Marion Woman Arrested After Pond Incident and Altercation With Deputies

Marion Woman Arrested After Pond Incident and Altercation With Deputies

Erin Elizabeth Sutton (41 year old female) was arrested for resisting, disturbing the peace, battery of a police officer, trespassing, and more.

A Union Parish woman was arrested after deputies say she trespassed on a neighbor’s property and later attacked law enforcement during an unusual incident in the Linville community.

According to the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded after a homeowner reported that a neighbor—who had previously been warned not to trespass—was in their driveway yelling. When deputies arrived, they found the woman, identified as 41-year-old Erin Elizabeth Sutton of Marion, swimming naked in a pond on the property.

Deputies say Sutton refused several commands to come out of the water, telling them she was “trying to be a mermaid.” When she eventually exited the pond, EMS was called to evaluate her. Officials report that while being escorted toward a residence, Sutton suddenly charged at a deputy.

Attempts to restrain her—including the use of a taser—were unsuccessful at first, and deputies say Sutton kicked and punched during the struggle. She was eventually subdued and transported to a hospital, where authorities say she threatened both deputies and paramedics.

Because Sutton required medical treatment, warrants were later obtained. She was arrested on January 6 and booked on multiple charges, including:

• Three counts of resisting an officer with force or violence
• Two counts of public intimidation
• Two counts of battery of a police officer
• Disturbing the peace (drunkenness)
• Criminal trespassing

Her bond was set at $62,000.

This article is a summary of reporting from KALB News.
Original source: https://www.kalb.com/2026/01/07/marion-woman-trying-be-mermaid-arrested-after-attacking-deputy/