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Taser Used To Subdue Taylorsville Suspect

October 31, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Jeremy Scott Oxentine

Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Deputies had to deploy a taser before taking a man into custody early Friday morning.

43-year-old Jeremy Scott Oxentine, Fox Valley CT., Taylorsville, is charged with larceny, second-degree trespass, damage to personal property and resisting a public officer. According to the arrest documentation, Oxentine refused to cooperate with Deputies. After shoving an arresting officer, a taser was deployed.

Oxentine is no longer listed in custody after posting a secured bond in the amount of $7,000. A December 7th court date is listed.

Photo: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office

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