PAINCOURTVILLE – Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrest of Edrick A. Simon, 41, of 5383 Highway 1, Napoleonville, LA, on charges of Home Invasion and Simple Battery, in connection with a December 18, 2016 incident in Paincourtville, LA.

On that date, deputies responded to a complaint in Paincourtville in which the complainant identified Simon as the man who forced his way into her home and beat her.

As a result of the interview with the victim, deputies obtained warrants for Simon’s arrest, but he fled the area.

Simon was arrested in Lafourche Parish and transported to the Assumption Parish Detention Center on Monday night.

Simon’s bond is set as $25,000.

For additional information concerning this News Release, contact Sheriff Leland Falcon or Commander Lonny Cavalier at 985-369-7281.