According to a report released this week by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, On January 29, 2025, officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at 608 Rains Circle, in Summerville leading to the arrest of 46-year-old Shannon Matthew Bennet. The incident unfolded around 8:37 PM when law enforcement was dispatched to the scene regarding an intoxicated male. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a witness who indicated that a verbal argument had occurred between her and Bennet.
Further investigation revealed that Bennet had ingested substances, including mushrooms possibly laced with fentanyl, as confirmed by another relative. When deputies approached Bennet, he exhibited signs of severe intoxication, sweating profusely in the chilly 40-degree weather, with bloodshot eyes and a rapid, confused manner of speaking. As Bennet attempted to walk away, fearing for his safety, officers issued multiple commands for him to stop. In defiance, Bennet stated, “I’m not going to jail!” and made alarming comments suggesting he wanted harm to come to himself. Deputies attempted to restrain Bennet, who continued to resist arrest. Deputies told Bennet that they would employ the use of a taser. According to the report, “shortly after this, Mr. Bennet was taken into custody”.
Bennet was subsequently transported to the Chattooga County Jail, where he was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Two counts of Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement.
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