Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested three Westlake men in connection to an Oct. 11 disturbance at a Houston River Road  convenience store.

Spokesperson Kayla Vincent said during the initial investigation detectives spoke with David J. Dawsey, 32, Anthony J. Thomason, 30, and Andrew J. Thomason, 31, all of Westlake, who told deputies they observed a parked car at the store who they believed had previously shot at them with an orbeez gun.

The men told detectives they attempted to make contact with the individuals inside the car at which time the individuals began hitting their truck and left the scene. While deputies were still on scene, CPSO dispatch received a call at a separate location in reference to three juveniles, ages 14, 15, and 17, and an 18-year-old being assaulted by a man with a firearm. Vincent said it was discovered these individuals were the other party involved in the initial call.

During the investigation, detectives obtained video surveillance from the convenience store. They observed Dawsey strike the window of the car occupied by the 18-year-old and juveniles with a fence post multiple times. Detectives then observed Anthony use the same fence post to break the window. He then attempted to use the post to hit the occupants inside the vehicle while they were driving away. Detectives also observed Andrew exit the truck, produce a firearm, and point it at the individuals inside the car.

After further investigation, on Nov. 8, detectives issued warrants signed by Judge Tony Fazzio for the arrest of Dawsey, Anthony, and Andrew. They are all charged with four counts of aggravated assault; four counts of simple battery; and aggravated criminal damage to property.

On Nov. 9, Dawsey and Anthony were located; when detectives spoke with them they confirmed they caused the damages to the victim’s car.  They were arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center; their bonds are set at $33,000. Detectives located Andrew in Sabine Parish. His bond is set at $78,000.

The investigation also revealed the 17-year-old juvenile was shooting the orbeez gun, he was issued a misdemeanor summons for simple battery.  (An orbeez gun is a toy gun that shoots water beads that burst upon impact.)

Det. Chris Scharp is the lead investigator on this case.