A man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault Dec. 7 after police saw a man allegedly trying to attack another using a samurai sword, the Louisiana State Police said.
Troopers from the Louisiana State Police Troop N were on a proactive vehicle patrol in the 600 block of Royal St. when saw heard individuals screaming, the Louisiana State Police said.
When officers approached, they saw Travis Fisher, 42, with a sword raised in an “aggressive manner” towards a man attempting to move out of the way, the Louisiana State Police said.
Fisher immediately complied with troopers’ orders to drop the sword and was taken into custody, the Louisiana State Police added.