Bogalusa Man Arrested After Attack on Elderly Woman

On November 1, 2024, Skylar Remington, age 20 and a resident of Bankston Drive, Bogalusa, was booked into the Washington Parish Jail on one count of battery of the inform-simple, one count of aggravated assault, and one count of aggravated assault on a peace officer.

On the afternoon of the November 1, an officer with the Washington Parish Sheriff's office responded to a call on Twin Pines Road in Bogalusa, LA, in reference to a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival, the officer observed Remington sitting on the tailgate of a pickup truck with a kitchen knife in his hand. Remington’s behavior was erratic and threatening, but he eventually put the knife down and was apprehended. Remington informed the officer that he had attacked an elderly woman because she had taken his father’s house.

The victim stated that Remington had a history of mental health issues and that she believed he hadn’t taken his medication that day. After being transported to Our Lady of The Angels Hospital and evaluated, it was determined that Remington’s mental health was not an issue, and he was turned over to the Sheriff’s Department for booking. Bond was set at $10,000.00 and he was released on November 18, 2024.

The WPSO press release added, “If you or someone you know is suffering from mental health issues, please seek professional help before the situation becomes dangerous. Many of the problems that we encounter during our patrols could be prevented by proper care and treatment for drug abuse and mental health disorders. There is a Behavioral Health Clinic in Bogalusa facilitated by the Louisiana Department of Health, located at 400 Georgia Avenue, Bogalusa, LA, 70427.”