FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County deputies arrested a 40-year-old Cumming man March 12 on alleged obstruction charges while being detained for a probation violation.
Deputies reported spotting the suspect walking near Bannister and Riley roads around 7 p.m.
The suspect reportedly confirmed his name but refused to be arrested until deputies showed him the warrant for his arrest.
Deputies reported the suspect continued backing away, kept looking around and held his body in a manner that suggested a fight.
The suspect walked into oncoming traffic, and when deputies tried to grab him to avoid being hit, he ran across the street, the report states.
Deputies reported stunning the suspect with a Taser, but he continued trying to get up after being told to put his hands behind his back.
The suspect allegedly grabbed the Taser and attempted to turn it on, and deputies struck him with a closed fist, the report states.
Two bystanders pulled over and assisted deputies. The suspect reportedly continued to resist by trying to fire the Taser and pulling his arm free.
He was charged with felony probation violation and misdemeanor obstruction of law enforcement officers.
He is being held at the Forsyth County Jail on a $1,175 bond.
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