Former Basile officer arraigned on pending charges

Former Basile Police Officer and part-time Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Richardson appeared before Judge Chuck West on Thursday for his arraignment after being arrested in May of this year for felony aggravated assault with a firearm, simple battery, and malfeasance in office.
Richardson was arrested following an altercation that took place at the residence of Darrell and Mia Reed on May 17, 2017.
Video surveillance from the residence showed Richardson getting out of his polcie cruiser, pulling his gun from his holster and then returning it during a heated altercation between he and the Reeds
Following the incident, Richardson was indefinitely suspended from the Basile Police Department.
During his court appearance on Thursday, Richardson, who does however remain employed by the EPSO, pled not guilty to the charges he faces.
His trial date was set for October 16, 2017 in Judge Gary Ortego’s courtroom.
Also appearing in court that day was Richardson’s father, Grayling Richardson, who was arrested in connection with crime after allegedly returning to the scene and verbally and physically assaulting the residents.
Grayling was charged with criminal trespassing and simple battery.
His trial date has been set for October 16, 2017 in Judge Ortego’s courtroom.