The complainant had stated that Donald Demmons had made threats to assault an employee that worked for them regarding services rendered.
Deputy Nathaniel Jack and Sgt. James Moore went to the residence to speak to Mr. Demmons regarding the complaint. While standing in the door and refusing to come out to talk to the Deputies, he did explain what had happened previously. Based on the information the Deputies had, they were going to place him under arrest. Mr. Demmons attempted to close the door and Deputy Jack stepped in to arrest him. As Deputy Jack was attempting to restrain Demmons, his wife, Sherrie Demmons, stepped in and pushed Deputy Jack back while yelling at him. Deputy Jack pulled out his taser and told Donald to comply. Sherrie lunged at Deputy Jack and kicked him, but Donald grabbed her and used her as a shield from Deputy Jack. Deputy Jack holstered his taser and again attempted to grab Donald to arrest him. Donald reached out and struck Deputy Jack in the face with his open hand and knocked him back. Deputy Jack drew his taser again and deployed it on Donald, knocking him to the floor. Sherrie then charged Deputy Jack. Deputy Jack deployed a second taser on her, also putting her to the floor. Deputy Jack was eventually able to handcuff both and have them transported to the Knox County Jail. Donald and Sherrie Demmons, 48 and 47 respectfully, of Warren were charged with Assault, Obstructing Government Administration, and Refusing to Submit to Arrest. All Class D misdemeanors. Donald was also charged with Terrrorizing, Class D, relating to the initial complaint.
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