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Woman Hits Man with Phone, Flees Arrest
21 Jul
Summary
- Man required six stitches after being hit with a phone.
- Suspect allegedly drove recklessly before assault.
- Suspect maneuvered handcuffs to front while in patrol car.
An unusual incident unfolded on July 18 in Shreveport, Louisiana, when a woman identified as Mandy Lindsey allegedly assaulted a man with a cell phone outside a sushi restaurant. Police responded to Sushikin Grill and Sake Bar after reports of a bleeding victim. Lindsey, accused of reckless driving in the parking lot, confronted the victim who reportedly tried to intervene. The disagreement escalated, resulting in the man sustaining a head injury requiring six stitches.
Further complications arose during Lindsey's arrest. Authorities reported she exhibited signs of intoxication and refused sobriety tests. While detained in a patrol car, she allegedly managed to move her handcuffs from behind her to the front. This action led to a simple escape charge in addition to first-offense DWI and aggravated battery. The incident has sparked online discussion regarding the type of phone used and the nature of the escape charge.
