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LPSO deputies arrest man wanted in attempted murder and kidnapping charges

Posted at 4:23 PM, Oct 16, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-16 17:23:45-04

Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man accused of numerous violent crimes.

Robert Taylor, 58, was booked with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated second-degree battery, aggravated assault with a firearm and aggravated assault.

Taylor was arrested shortly before noon today by members of the sheriff’s SWAT team.

He was indicted earlier this month.

No bond has been set for his release.