A Raceland man is accused of attacking robbing another man who had planned to offer him a ride, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office said today. Deputies arrested Jonathan McDowell shortly after the incident along LA 1 Friday.
"The victim...was reportedly driving on LA 1 when he noticed McDowell walking along the highway. With weather conditions deteriorating, the man decided to stop and offer a ride," the sheriff's office said. "As he approached McDowell, the man struck a puddle causing water to splash onto McDowell. When the man stopped the vehicle, McDowell approached him and immediately began arguing about being splashed with water."
Investigators say as the argument escalated, McDowell tried punching the driver, opened the door, tried dragging the victim out of the vehicle, and ended up removing the drivers pants and shoes. Sheriff's officials say McDowell took the driver's wallet from the pants and fled.
"During questioning, McDowell admitted to his involvement in the crime," sheriff's officials said. "He was arrested and charged with Simple Robbery and Simple Battery."
