Clinton Police Officer's assaulted

Tommy L. Davidson Jr.

On 2-13-17, at 11:10 P.M., a Clinton Police Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of East Green Street on a green Dodge Neon with no license plates. The officer contacted the driver, 36 year old Tommy L. Davidson Jr. of Lowry City, who could not produce a driver’s license nor proof of insurance for the vehicle. The officer observed that Davidson was visibly shaking and avoided looking at the officer when speaking to him. 

The Clinton Police K9 unit responded to the scene and upon approaching the vehicle Davidson handed a jar full of what appeared to be marijuana to the officer and told him “Here’s what you’re looking for. It’s bud.” Davidson was ordered from the vehicle but refused to exit and instead tried to put the vehicle in gear and drive away. A Taser was then used to bring him under control and out of the vehicle but upon exiting he began to kick officers in the shins, and chest areas. 

The Taser was once again used to bring Davidson under control and he was placed in handcuffs. He complained of chest pain and was transported to the Golden Valley Memorial hospital where he was examined, and then medically cleared, for incarceration at the Henry County Detention Center. A search of Davidson’s vehicle revealed a drug pipe and a loaded handgun. 

On the ground beside the vehicle where Davidson was fighting police, a black zippered bag was discovered containing suspected methamphetamine. Davidson was charged with 2nd degree assault on law enforcement officers, resisting arrest, unlawful use and possession of a firearm (while in possession of a controlled substance), possession of a controlled substance, possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to register a motor vehicle and no insurance. He was incarcerated in the Henry County Detention Center in lieu of bond.