- A Lafayette man was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, and charged after police say he battered multiple hospital employees, the Lafayette Police Department said. Get our free mobile appCharges Filed Against Lafayette ManKLFY reports that Marvin Sonnier, 36, has been charged with the following:Four counts of misdemeanor batteryOne count of felony battery of a healthcare professionalAn additional count of felony battery was dropped after one of the nurses decided not to press charges, authorities said. Incident Happened During Six-Day Hospital StayLafayette Police said Sonnier was an inpatient at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center when the alleged crimes took place over the course of a six-day stay. Suspect Booked Into Lafayette Parish JailSonnier was booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center Tuesday afternoon. Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Department Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Department