Anxiety episode mistaken for assault on bridge, Natchitoches Parish LA

Medical Emergency

Reported: 11/6/2025 04:35 PM

South Dr, Louisiana 71457

Police responded to a call about a possible assault on South Drive Bridge near Woodard in Louisiana. Upon arrival, officers found that a woman was experiencing an anxiety attack while crossing the bridge. No assault had occurred, and the situation was resolved without incident.

Audio|Source: Natchitoches Parish, Sabine Parish, and Vernon Parish Public Safety

02:13

Transcript:

00:00

I'm sorry, South and Woodier, that's, I think it's a domestic,

00:04

they're in the roadway right now.

00:09

Well, I think that's the 911 one call that's coming through right now.

00:15

I'll be getting out with him.

00:16

I'm playing close.

00:17

You might figure out.

00:32

T40, heck one.

00:40

It's code for that female was having some type of anxiety about walking across the bridge down the way.

00:52

I just had a concerned citizen pull up to us on this traffic stop, stating that he witnessed a male, unknown description,

01:02

walking across the South Drive Bridge headed toward Woodard,

01:08

apparently attacking a female that's yelling and screaming with him.

01:16

Timporary. He's already been advised to have somebody to wait for the best case.

01:28

That's Code 4[1], she's having a some type of anxiety attack by walking across the bridge.

01:35

Senna?

01:39

That female and male are code 4, she's having an anxiety attack by walking across the bridge.

01:47

Sam.

01:52

We were advised of a male and female walking down the middle of the bridge, Frank Heiser, and South Drive.

02:00

They advised that the male was grabbing at the female's arm.

02:03

E40 just come across the radio as well and advised us that the female was having some kind of issues with anxiety crossing the bridge and that everything was code for.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

Code 4: No further assistance needed / Scene secure

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:

South Dr, Louisiana 71457

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct

Incorrect

Recent Medical Emergency Incidents in Natchitoches Parish, LA

Traffic stop involving vehicle on Hill Street

Traffic

11/5/2025 08:40 AM

Hill St, Natchitoches, LA 71457

A traffic stop occurred on Hill Street involving a vehicle with a Louisiana license plate.

Gray Chevy stopped; white pickup flees scene near Sylvan Dr

Traffic

11/4/2025 08:16 AM

Sylvan Dr & South Dr, Natchitoches, LA 71457

A gray Chevy Avalanche was stopped near Sylvan Drive and South Drive. The driver was verbally aggressive. A white pickup truck with a trailer fled the scene heading down Highway 117 toward Crivat. One person was detained during this incident.

Medical emergency near Westlake Shore Dr in Natchitoches

Medical Emergency

11/1/2025 06:28 AM

Shoreline Dr, Natchitoches, LA 71457

A medical emergency was reported near Westlake Shore Drive in Natchitoches. The Natchitoches Fire Department is responding.

Deputy called to remove male after verbal dispute

Family Offense

11/1/2025 08:58 PM

Near Fairgrounds Rd, Natchitoches, LA 71457

Deputy was called to an apartment near Fairgrounds Rd after a verbal dispute. A female resident requested the removal of a male subject from her home.

Woman finds truck hood up at Maria Lane apartment

Theft

11/4/2025 08:54 PM

Near Maria Ln j2, Natchitoches, LA 71457

At an apartment near Maria Lane, a woman reported seeing the hood of her husband's truck up, indicating possible tampering or theft attempt.