According to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, on Saturday evening, May 23, 2020 Deputy Nathan Ginn went to 92 G. Cain Road off Hwy 76 on an investigation and was trying to talk with 28-year-old John Johnson when a scuffle broke out.
Johnson, 25-year-old Jimmy D. Oakes, and 43-year-old James Oakes were all arrested for Interfering with a Police Investigation, Assault 3rd degree, Menacing, and Resisting Arrest. Constable Kenny Luttrell also added additional charges on James Oakes.
The case remains under investigation and more charges could be forthcoming when this case is presented to a Russell County Grand Jury.
Deputy Ginn was assisted at the scene by other members of the sheriffs office, RSPD Officer Nathan Antle and Constable Kenny Luttrell.