DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - A Louisiana man is facing several charges, including attempted murder, after reportedly trying to choke a police officer and grab his taser.
Around 1:25 this afternoon, the DeRidder Police Department responded to a call about an unwanted person at a local business.
Officers said the person, later identified as 42-year-old Michael Darron Smith of Baker, was intoxicated and uncooperative.
According to police, Smith then became aggressive, attempted to choke an officer, and grab the officer’s taser.
Employees of the business quickly intervened, and Smith was subdued and taken into custody, police said.
Smith was booked on the following charges:
- Attempted first-degree murder of a police officer
- Attempted disarming of an officer
- Resisting an officer with force or violence
- Resisting an officer (misdemeanor)
- Second-offense operating a vehicle while impaired (misdemeanor)
- Operating a vehicle while suspended for certain offenses (misdemeanor)
- Entering or remaining in places after being forbidden (misdemeanor)
The officer was treated for moderate injuries to the neck and face, police said. Smith was not hurt.
Smith’s mugshot is currently not available, and bond has not been set.
Police said no further details are available at this time.