A Pecan Gap man remains behind bars on a $55,000 bond after allegedly assaulting a Delta County deputy and attempting to take the deputy’s Taser during a disturbance call early Friday morning.
Richard Alan Barnett, 45, was arrested shortly after midnight on Oct. 30 following an altercation in the 100 block of Paris Street in Pecan Gap, according to the Delta County Sheriff’s Office.
When the deputy attempted to take Barnett into custody, he became physically combative, actively resisting arrest by fighting and kicking the deputy.
During the struggle, Barnett also attempted to take the deputy’s Taser.
Barnett was ultimately taken into custody and charged with the following offenses:
• Second-Degree Felony: Assault on a Public Servant
• State Jail Felony: Attempting to Take a Weapon from an Officer
• Class B Misdemeanor: Criminal Trespass
• Class C Misdemeanor: Public Intoxication
Barnett was transported to the Hopkins County Jail, where he was booked and remains in custody. His total bond has been set at $55,000.
“The Delta County Sheriff’s Office remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting our communities and ensuring the safety of both our citizens and deputies. Assaults against law enforcement officers and attempts to disarm officers while they are performing their duties are serious offenses that will be met with appropriate enforcement action. Our deputies will continue to respond, investigate, and take the necessary steps to ensure individuals who violate the law are held accountable through the criminal justice system.”
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
