Two arrested after man allegedly pulls gun on deputies at Livingston Parish Courthouse

A father and daughter were arrested following a confrontation with deputies at the Livingston Parish Courthouse on Friday morning.

According to Sheriff Jason Ard, 64-year-old Ron Gunter parked his vehicle in a fire zone at the courthouse. He was joined by his daughter, 25-year-old Nicole Gunter, and the pair began placing homemade stands and crime scene tape around the vehicle. When deputies approached, Ron Gunter stated they were preparing to protest and allegedly retrieved a long gun from his vehicle.

Deputies intervened to confiscate the weapon and took both individuals into custody. While minor injuries were reported during the struggle, no serious injuries occurred.

Ron Gunter faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault upon a peace officer, resisting an officer with force or violence, violating a firearm-free zone, and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Nicole Gunter faces charges of battery of a police officer, resisting an officer, and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.