From the Jackson County Sheriff's Office
On May 5, 2016, at approximately 11:05 PM, Jackson County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Peanut Road, in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival at approximately 11:20 PM, Deputies made contact with the homeowner, who advised that his 35 y/o son, Shane David Taylor, was “tearing the house apart”. He advised that Taylor was intoxicated or on “something”. Taylor's mother had locked herself in the bathroom, in an attempt to get away from him. Deputies then made contact with Taylor in the kitchen area of the residence and requested him to come outside. The deputies observed the contents of the residence were thrown in the floor including cabinets, bookcases, shelves, pots, food, etc. Taylor was argumentative and belligerent with Deputies and refused to follow their instructions. At that time, Deputies began clearing a path through the debris, to Taylor's position. He began backing toward the drawer area of the kitchen, where the knives and other utensils were stored. Once a large cabinet was moved, deputies entered the area and Taylor clinched his fists, in a fighting position. Deputies instructed Taylor to calm down and drop his hands several times, to which he replied that he just wanted a “cigarette”. Deputies then instructed him to come outside the residence and he became aggressive, striking a deputy on the left side of his head, with a closed fist. Deputies then deployed a department issued Taser and after a struggle, Taylor was subdued and placed into hand restraints. He was then transported to the Jackson County Correctional Facility without further incident to await First Appearance. The deputy that was struck in the head, suffered only minor injuries, that did not require medical attention.
Arrested: Shane David Taylor, 35 year old male, Graceville, FL 32440
Charges: Resisting Officer with Violence to his/her Person, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer