Franklin man arrested for allegedly trying to drown another

PATTERSON, La. (KLFY) -- A Franklin man has been arrested in connection with an alleged attempted drowning, authorities said.

Justin Cyril Pellerin, 33, of Franklin, is charged with attempted second degree murder and simple battery.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Wilson Landing in Patterson just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday in reference to a welfare complaint.

The complainant reported that another individual, identified as Pellerin, allegedly attempted...