The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office reports that a Madisonville-area man, 29-year-old Matthew Swire, was arrested Tuesday (April 28, 2026) afternoon following a road rage incident on U.S. Highway 190 near the Interstate 12 westbound ramp.
Swire was traveling southbound on Highway 190 shortly before 5 p.m. when he intentionally rammed another vehicle. After striking the victim’s vehicle, Swire exited his vehicle, approached the victim, and attempted to gain entry by pulling on the door handles. During the encounter, he also uttered racial slurs and repeatedly struck the victim’s vehicle, causing additional damage.
When deputies arrived on scene, Swire resisted arrest by kicking a deputy and intentionally grabbing the deputy’s genitalia.
Swire was taken into custody and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on the charges of Criminal Damage (Misdemeanor) - 2 counts, Simple Assault (Misdemeanor), Reckless Operation of a Vehicle (Misdemeanor), Resisting a Police Officer with Force or Violence (Felony), Sexual Battery (Felony), Battery of a Police Officer (Felony), Aggravated Battery (Felony), Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property (Felony), Hate Crimes (Felony), No Insurance, and No Seatbelt.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty**
“Violence and hate-fueled behavior have no place in our community,” said 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.”
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