Overview
- Deputies in Union Parish say they found Erin Elizabeth Sutton, 41, nude in a neighbor’s pond in the Linville community of Marion after a trespassing complaint.
- Authorities report she told a deputy she was "trying to be a mermaid" and initially refused to exit the water before EMS evaluated her for cold exposure.
- While being escorted to warm up, Sutton allegedly charged a deputy; a Taser had no effect and she was restrained after kicking and punching, according to the sheriff’s office.
- During the ambulance transport, she allegedly threatened to kill deputies and paramedics, the department said.
- Sutton surrendered on Jan. 6 and was booked on three counts of resisting with force or violence, two counts of public intimidation, two counts of battery of a police officer, disturbing the peace/drunkenness and criminal trespassing, with bond set at $62,000; the statement did not specify deputy injuries or confirm intoxication.