“Gwen’s Law” Puts Alexandria Man Behind Bars

When you mention the word stalking in social circles most people think of it as doing a little snooping on Facebook. Stalking is so much more than just looking a person's Facebook page. The physical and mental anguish of being stalked has raised awareness to new levels across the country. So much so that legislation known as "Gwen's Law" was enacted. It is under this law that  Rapides Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested an Alexandria man.

Lt. Tommy Carline with RPSO spoke to the Louisiana Radio Network about the case of Christopher Charles Lammons and his alleged victim.

"While our detectives were investigating, they did confirm and substantiate the allegations they were given by the victim,"

After a warrant for Lammons arrest had been issued a search warrant was obtained and that subsequent search turned up more evidence to substantiate the victims allegations that Lammons was unlawfully stalking her.

"We did obtain more evidence of the stalking and harassment that he was doing to our victim,"

Under "Gwen's Law" and because the charges are a domestic nature Lammons must remain in jail without bond. Lt. Carline explains what will happen next in the case,

"He will remain there for five business days before a just cause hearing,"

Gwen's Law was signed into effect by Governor Bobby Jindal in May of 2014. Under that law it is now required that a court conduct hearing be held to asses the feasibility of granted bail to a person arrested on domestic abuse charges. If the court finds that the arrested person could be capable of inflicting more harm, bail may then be denied. The law is named Gwen's Law after Gwen Cox Salley who died at the hands of her abusive husband May 2, 2014.