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07-05-2025
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LaGrange Police: Arrest made in domestic dispute at hotel near Whitesville Street
LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — A woman was arrested by LaGrange Police following a domestic dispute that happened at a hotel in the city. According to the LaGrange Police Department, officers arrived to the Stay Lodge in the 1600 block of Whitesville Street around 5:17 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, in reference to the domestic dispute. Upon arrival, police determined Olympia Laster, 43, threw a pot of hot chicken grease on her boyfriend, Robert Herron, 46, as he sat in a nearby chair. Police say Herron sustained severe burns to the back of his head, neck, back, and shoulders. He was taken to an Atlanta area hospital capable of burn treatment. Laster was located nearby and taken into custody, according to police. LaGrange's criminal investigation division was contacted to continue the investigation. The LaGrange Police Department says the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call Master Detective Blane at 706-883-2623. The department also says information can be shared anonymously through Troup County CrimeStoppers by calling 706-812-1000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WRBL.
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07-05-2025
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Woman accused of pouring hot chicken grease on boyfriend in LaGrange
The Brief Olympia Laster was arrested for allegedly pouring hot chicken grease on her boyfriend, Robert Herron, during a domestic dispute. Herron suffered severe burns and was transported to a specialized burn treatment hospital in Atlanta. The LaGrange Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division is handling the case, and they are seeking information from the public. LAGRANGE, Ga. - A woman was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly pouring hot chicken grease on her boyfriend during a domestic dispute, authorities said. What we know Officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to the Stay Lodge at 1610 Whitesville Street around 5:17 p.m. on May 6. When they arrived, they found 46-year-old Robert Herron suffering from severe burns to the back of his head, neck, back, and shoulders. Police said the victim's live-in girlfriend, 43-year-old Olympia Laster, threw a pot of hot chicken grease on him while he was sitting in a chair during an argument. Herron was transported to an Atlanta-area hospital specializing in burn treatment. Laster was found nearby and taken into custody. What we don't know The department's Criminal Investigation Division has taken over the case. What you can do Anyone with information is asked to contact Master Detective Blane at 706-883-2623 or submit tips anonymously through Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000. The Source The LaGrange Police Department provided the details for this article.
