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Taylorsville Police Use Taser Before Making Arrest

October 19, 2021 By Richard C. Gilbert

Tony Shawtana Robbins

Taylorsville Police Officers responded the a report of a fight in progress on Sunday. When arriving, a man identified as 44-year old Tony Shawtana Robbins, listed as homeless, advanced in an aggressive manner toward officers. Robbins refused to comply and a taser was deployed. He was charged with resisting a public officer and felony possession of methamphetamine. Robbins was placed in the Alexander County Detention Center with a secured bond of $4,500. A court appearance was scheduled on Monday.

Photo: Taylorsville Police Department

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