On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 around 7:15pm officers with the Welsh  Police Department were dispatched to the area of the area of Prudhomme  and Martin Luther King Streets. The officers were dispatched to a  possible domestic abuse battery in progress. The officers were given a  description of the suspect and victim. Upon the officers arrival in the  area an individual matching the description given was seen on Prudhomme  St. When the officer attempted to make contact with the individual,  he ran from the officer. The individual was caught and identified as  Jeremy Prudhomme of Welsh. The investigation on scene led to Purdhomme  being arrested for Domestic Abuse Battery, Flight From an Officer, and  Public Intimidation. Prudhomme was transported to the Welsh Police  Department for processing then brought to the Jefferson Davis Parish  Sheriff's Office for booking in on charges. While at the Sheriff's  Office, Prudhomme requested medical attention. Officers brought  Prudhomme to the Jennings American Legion Hospital emergency room for a  medical evaluation. Doctors with the hospital evaluated Prudhomme and  determined he needed no medical treatment. When Purdhomme was placed in  the Welsh Police Department patrol unit, Prudhomme kicked the back glass  of the patrol car damaging the window frame. Prudhomme was charged with  criminal damage to property. Prudhomme was transported to back to the  Jefferson Davis Parish Jail and booked in on the following charges:  Domestic Abuse Battery, Flight from an Officer, Public Intimidation, and  Criminal Damage to Property.