Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Some people in these times feel at liberty to say whatever is on their minds openly and commit acts out in the open in a world that continues to spiral downward. We are responsible for looking out for one another, but more importantly, for the aged and the youth. A local family found themselves on the receiving end of what could have been a tragedy, as a local man allegedly tried to kidnap a member of their family. Monroe Police revealed that on Friday, February 24, 2023, an individual tried the unthinkable while walking in a parking lot on DeSiard Street. Police say that 33-year-old Anthony Price walked behind the family, grabbed the hand of a four-year-old, and began to walk the child away from the parents. Not aware of who Price was, the mother yelled for Price to release the child. Police then say that Price allegedly used profane words at the mother and said he didn't have to let go of the child's hand. When the father told Price he would call the police, Price released the child, according to police reports. Price was then said to have left the area of an apartment complex where the alleged incident happened. Officers would soon apprehend Price, and the parents identified him as the individual who tried to take their child away from them. According to law enforcement, Price's bond is $25,000. There is a B.A.L.M. in Monroe, a spiritual solution to a social problem. A B.A.L.M. in Monroe is a collaborative plan that every citizen, elected and appointed official, clergyman, and organization can participate in to help improve the image of Monroe while inspiring at-risk males to take more responsibility for their actions and respect the lives of others-a balanced approach to lower the violent crime and murder rate in Monroe, LA. Praise God for law enforcement!