The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department reported the deployment of a taser to subdue a man on Heights Road on Aug. 3.
An OCSD deputy was on patrol when he observed a subject asleep on a tractor at the corner of Heights and Fairledge. According to the report, the deputy said the man was intoxicated and became combative toward him.
An OCSD sergeant arrived on the scene, spoke with the man, and allowed EMT personnel to treat him. The man continued to be combative and the sergeant deployed his taser twice to maintain control of the situation.
The man was arrested for several warrants and transported to booking without incident.