County jail sentence for man who faces federal charges
A Youngsville man will stay in the county jail as a result of a sentence handed down Friday. Nicholas J. Barnes, 29, was sentenced to eight to 23 months on charges of obstructing the administration law and disorderly conduct. The obstruction charge stems from him slamming a door into a police officer, causing injuries to the officer. Barnes was also yelling, making threats, swearing, pushing furniture around and breaking glass during the incident. Authorities allege that he also threatened to smash the mouth of the person who made the 911 call, telling them he was not afraid to ...