A Louisiana woman was arrested for nude swimming in a neighbor’s pond, claiming she was “trying to be a mermaid,” and later attacked officers.

A 41-year-old woman from Marion, Louisiana, was arrested on January 6, 2026, after allegedly swimming nude in a neighbor’s pond, telling officers she was “trying to be a mermaid.” Authorities responded to a trespassing report, found her in the pond, and attempted to subdue her after she refused to leave and charged a deputy. A taser was used, but she continued resisting, assaulting an officer and threatening EMS personnel during transport. She now faces multiple charges, including battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, disturbing the peace, and criminal trespassing. Her bond is set at $62,000.