Brandon Patrick, 31, was arrested Jan. 30 in Ponchatoula after deputies say a dispute that began days earlier led to an assault on Jan. 27. Authorities allege the victim was held captive for several days and suffered severe facial injuries when she tried to escape. Patrick faces charges including domestic abuse battery with serious bodily injury and false imprisonment; the investigation is ongoing.
Louisiana Man Arrested After Allegedly Holding Woman Hostage — Authorities Say He Bit Part Of Her Face
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office
A Louisiana man has been arrested after authorities say a domestic dispute that began days earlier culminated in a violent assault in Ponchatoula that left a woman hospitalized with extensive facial injuries.
What Authorities Say
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Brandon Patrick, 31, and said he was taken into custody late on Friday, Jan. 30. Deputies allege the assault occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 27, following a dispute that investigators say began several days earlier and continued through the prior weekend.
Allegations and Injuries
Officials allege the woman was held against her will for multiple days. Deputies say she tried to escape and that Patrick bit her face during the attempt, removing part of it. The victim remains hospitalized and is receiving treatment for extensive injuries.
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office
Charges and Investigation
Patrick is charged with domestic abuse battery with serious bodily injury and false imprisonment. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and that additional or enhanced charges may be filed as more information becomes available.
Suspect Description and Warnings
Before his arrest, the sheriff’s office warned Patrick was considered dangerous. Deputies described him as an identical twin with distinctive marks: an old stab wound on his right hand, a half-sleeve tattoo on his left arm showing a house and scroll, and a full sleeve of tattoos on his right arm. Officials also said he is a convicted felon with a known local gang affiliation.
"This was a gruesome domestic violence incident," the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a release.
Authorities have not released further details about the victim’s identity or a possible motive. The sheriff’s office is continuing its investigation and asked anyone with information to contact law enforcement.
Reporting based on a statement from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and an accompanying public release.
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