The Henry County Sheriff’s Office Drug Interdiction Unit made contact with a suspicious vehicle in the area of Blackberry Road and Stones Dairy Road during a consensual encounter around 6 p.m. on April 9, according to a release.
While speaking with the vehicle’s occupants, deputies identified Christopher Roger Riggs, 29, of 377 Oliver Dr., Bassett. Riggs was found to have an active felony warrant for failure to appear. The underlying charge associated with the warrant was violent felon in possession of a firearm.
As deputies attempted to take him into custody, Riggs allegedly resisted arrest and fled on foot. K9 Zajo, who was on scene with his handler, gave pursuit and successfully apprehended him a short distance away.
Riggs is currently being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center with no bond on felony charges of fail to appear in court for felony offense, assault on law enforcement, falsely identify self to law enforcement, and misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest, contempt of court, release of accused on secured or unsecured bond or promise to appear; conditions of release.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating this incident and is encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Contact the Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463). The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards of up to $2,500 for information that helps solve crimes. The reward amount is determined by the nature of the crime and the value of the information provided
