Man Steals Taser During Arrest

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – On November 16, 2017, Mr. Brian Heinz was arrested after making several calls to 911 and not being present when deputies arrived.

Heinz was later located and taken into custody.

Heinz physically resisted his arrest and was charged with Abusive Calls 911 and Resisting Arrest.

Heinz was transported to the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center.

Heinz was agitated and was under the influence of Ice and possibly other substances.

During the booking of Heinz, he rushed a Detention Officer and forcibly took the Officer’s Taser.

Heinz pointed the Taser and attempted to deploy the Taser at a deputy.

Officers were able to tackle Hienz and remove the Taser from his hands.

Heinz was charge with Robbery (forcibly removing the property of another) and Simple Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer.

Heinz was previously out on bond on the charges of Sexual Battery and Possession of Methamphetamine.

His bondsman surrendered the previous bond on Heinz.

Brian Steven Heinz