Live-in girlfriend throws pot of hot chicken grease on man during domestic, police say
LaGrange police are investigating a domestic incident that resulted in a man with severe burns.
Police responded to the domestic incident that occurred shortly after 5 P.M. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Stay Lodge on Whitesville Street, where they determined an argument took place between a man and his live-in girlfriend.
Police say their investigation determined the man’s live-in girlfriend, 43-year-old Olympia Laster, threw a pot of chicken on him as he sat in a nearby chair. The 46-year-old man sustained severe burns to the back of his head, neck, back, and shoulders, and was taken to an Atlanta hospital capable of burn treatment.
Laster was arrested nearby and charged with aggravated battery. This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Master Detective Blane at 706-883-2623. Information can also be shared anonymously through Troup County CrimeStoppers by calling 706-812-1000.
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