PULASKI COUNTY – A gentleman was arrested by Pulaski County deputies just after he attempted to strike cars and trucks with a shovel and wounded a deputy on Wednesday.
Deputies responded to Y Highway in Pulaski County about 2:20 p.m. after drivers noted that a male was in close proximity to Getaway Lane with a shovel. 1 by-passer claimed the person struck their automobile with the shovel.
The gentleman was determined Thursday afternoon as Michael T. Payton. He was billed with 1st-degree assault on a special target and resisting arrest.
Deputies arrived and gave multiple verbal instructions to Payton, who disregarded the deputies and continued walking “aggressively” towards them. He was carrying a shovel, a pickaxe and a hammer, in accordance to a information release.
When Payton approached, deputies employed a taser and OC spray, but he ongoing to get a single of the resources he was carrying and ignored deputies’ instructions to stop, the information launch stated.
Two more deputies arrived at the scene and ended up able to arrest Payton. The sheriff’s business stated health care interest was tried, but Payton continued to be violent and combative. He was transported to the Pulaski County Jail.
Professional medical awareness was provided at the jail, and he was transported for healthcare evaluation.
A woman deputy acquired accidents as a final result of the incident and was evaluated by healthcare pros. She is carrying out nicely and anticipated to return to obligation immediately, the sheriff’s office said.
The sheriff’s office mentioned it is still investigating the Payton’s intentions.
His bond was set at $100,000.