Marshall County Sheriff’s Report – May 4

sheriffOn Saturday May 2nd Deputy William Strader was dispatched to the area of Mayfield Hwy in reference to a vehicle swerving all over the roadway with the bumper hanging off. Deputy Strader located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The field sobriety test was conducted and many indicators were present for being under the influence. Alicia T Grazer 43, of Lake Marie, FL, was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence, No Registration Plates and Operating on Suspended or Revoked Operators License.

On May 3rd at approximately 10:00pm, Deputies were dispatched to Draffenville in reference to a complaint on a driver. Deputy Barry Howell located the vehicle at the car wash in Draffenville. Deputy Howell made contact with the driver and conducted field sobriety tests which indicated that the driver was intoxicated. Deputy Howell also indicated that the driver had slurred speech, blood shot eyes, and a strong odor of alcoholic beverages. Deputy Howell and Deputy Dan Melone placed the driver under arrest for DUI. Subsequently, a check of the vehicle revealed a handgun.

The driver, Billy W. Griggs age 55 of Benton was arrested and charged with DUI and Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon. Deputy Howell transported the suspect to the Marshall County detention Center where his demeanor changed. Griggs became agitated and began shouting. Deputy Jailer Bruce Milam attempted to calm Griggs without success. Deputy Howell and Deputy Jailer Milam placed Griggs in a holding cell.

The suspect began to tell the officers that he had a staph infection and then pulled a towel out of his pants and threw it at the officers. He then pulled down his pants and undergarment and moved toward the officers saying he was going to give them the infection. He was told to stop several times but failed to do so and the TASER was deployed. Griggs made multiple threats to the officers present. Griggs was then additionally charged with Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree – Police Officer.