Knife-wielding man injures LaGrange officers during arrest
LaGrange police officers suffers minor injuries while arresting knife-wielding and combative man.
The ordeal began shortly before 7 P.M. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, when LaGrange officers responded to Miss Bubbles Laundry at 200 Ashton Street in reference to a subject with a weapon.
“Upon arrival, the victim stated that a male, identified as Lonzelle Turman, had chased him attempting to stab him with a knife,” police said. Officers located Turman at Hot Spot, 523 S. Greenwood Street.
While attempting to detain him, Turman became physically combative and wielded a knife. Officers received minor injuries, but were able to physically restrain Turman and take him into custody.
CID responded to the location and conducted an investigation which lead to Turman being charged with aggravated assault, aggravated assault against an officer, and two counts of battery against an officer.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the LaGrange Police Department at 706-883-2603 or Detective Shaw at (706) 883-2635 Information can also be reported anonymously to Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000 and callers may be eligible for a cash reward.
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