Torrance Scott Lahey |
Officers asked for consent to search Mr. Lahey. He consented to the search. While attempting to search Mr. Lahey
tried to put his hand in his pocket.
Officers told him not to place his hands in his pockets but Mr. Lahey
attempted to do so again and began snatching away from officers. The officers attempted to secure Mr.
Lahey’s hands but he continued to resist.
Mr. Lahey was taken to the ground in an attempt to gain
control over him but he would not remove his left arm from underneath his body. Officers instructed Mr. Lahey to
release his arm but he continued to refuse. An officer delivered a drive stun with his Taser to Mr. Lahey’s
lower back in an attempt to get him to release his arm from underneath his
body. Officers were able to get
his arm from under his body and secure his hands into handcuffs.
Mr. Lahey received a small laceration over his right eye
from the struggle on the ground.
EMS was called to the scene to check on his injuries but he refused
treatment.
Officers found a credit card in his pocket with another name
on it. Officers contacted the
owner of the credit card who informed them that Mr. Lahey was not suppose to
have possession of the card.
Mr. Lahey was charged with Obstruction and Theft By
Receiving Stolen Property.
Mr. Lahey has previous arrest with the Warner Robins Police Department for:
Mr. Lahey has previous arrest with the Warner Robins Police Department for:
- 2009 - Violation of Probation
- 2009 - Theft By Receiving Stolen Property
- 2008 - Terroristic Threats and Acts
- 2008 - Driving with Suspended License
- 2007 - Driving With Suspended License
- 2005 - Battery - Family Violence