A 29-year-old Madisonville-area man faces charges in Louisiana after deputies say he intentionally rammed a car, tried to force his way into the victim's car, yelled racist slurs, and grabbed a responding deputy by the genitals.
According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, Matthew Swire was driving southbound on U.S. 190 when he deliberately hit another vehicle near the I-12 West on-ramp.
"After striking the victim's vehicle, Swire exited his vehicle, approached the victim, and attempted to gain entry by pulling on the door handles," said Lt. Suzanne Carboni. "During the encounter, he also uttered racial slurs and repeatedly struck the victim's vehicle, causing additional damage."
Carboni said that when deputies arrived on the scene, "Swire resisted arrest by kicking a deputy and intentionally grabbing the deputy's genitalia."
Deputies booked Swire on a number of counts, including reckless operation of a vehicle, simple assault, resisting an officer, sexual battery, hate crimes, no seatbelt, and no insurance.
"Violence and hate-fueled behavior have no place in our community," said St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith. "I commend our deputies for their swift response and professionalism in safely taking this individual into custody. We will continue to hold those who engage in this type of reckless and aggressive behavior fully accountable."
