On 09-10-2017 Sgt. White and Dep. J.A. Redden of the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office responded to McAlpin Road on a disturbance call. The caller stated that William Wampler was there intoxicated and trying to fight with everyone. As Sgt. White got near the residence Wampler fled on a ATV almost striking Sgt. White’s cruiser. Shortly afterward Sgt. White and Dep. Redden located Wampler in Sophia riding the ATV on Main Street. When deputies tried to get Wampler to stop he took off through the parking lot area of the Veterans monument. As Sgt. White exited his cruiser Wampler tried to hit him with the ATV. Wampler then turned around and headed back at Sgt. White attempting once again to run over him. Sgt. White was able to narrowly get out of the way as he deployed his taser striking Wampler and bringing the ATV to a stop. Wampler then started to physically fight with Sgt. White and Dep. Redden as he was taken into custody. Wampler was charged with unlawful assault on a police officer, fleeing while DUI, 2nd offense DUI and driving on a suspended license.
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