Derrick James Payton, 44 of Cedartown, was arrested this week after an incident on Highway 27 near Cedartown Middle School.
Reports said that Payton was found running into oncoming traffic in the northbound lane.
Officers said that when they arrived on scene Payton began to act agitated and told them, “since we are all here, let’s go then!”. Police said that they placed Payton on the ground and while placing his hands behind his back he began to tense up.
Payton is charged with disorderly conduct and resisting a police officer.
