Henry Smith

Name:
Smith, Henry Oscar

Date of Booking:
06/26/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on June 26, 2026]

On 6/26/2026 at approximately 04:29 PM, I Deputy Tapley was dispatched to [1700 BLOCK] Minter Tweed Road in reference to an aggravated assault.

While en route to the residence, deputies were advised that the weapon used in the alleged assault was a “high powered rifle.” Deputies arrived on scene and were approached by the victim, [VICTIM #1]. Deputies then attempted to speak with the alleged offender, Henry Smith. Smith told deputies to leave the residence and attempted to shut the door.

Deputies then pursued Smith due to having knowledge of a firearm inside the residence. Smith backpedaled, stated “alright” and turned towards his loaded black powder 50 cal rifle. I drew my county issued TASER 7, and fired twice at Smith due to my first shot not inducing neuromuscular incapacitation. Cpl. Zuckerman fired one shot from his TASER 7 at approximately the same time.

Smith was placed into hand restraints by deputies with no further incident. EMS and fire were dispatched to the scene to check Smith for injuries.

Cpl. Merritt spoke with [VICTIM #1] about the incident. [VICTIM #1] stated her and Smith got into a verbal argument and Smith pulled his gun, pointed it at her and told her to leave the residence.

Smith was transported to the Laurens County Jail and turned over to jail staff. I will seek Warrants for Aggravated Assault and obstruction.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on June 26, 2026]

On 6/26/2026 at 1729 hours, deputies were dispatched to [1700 BLOCK] Minter Tweed Road regarding an aggravated assault. While en route, deputies were advised that the gun used in the assault was a “high-powered rifle.” Deputies arrived on scene and were approached by [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated that Henry Smith pointed a gun at her. [VICTIM #1] stated that Henry was in the bedroom and no longer had the gun.

[VICTIM #1] stated that she would go get Henry to come outside and talk to us. I Cpl. Merritt attempted to speak with Henry Smith. Henry told deputies that we were not welcome there and that we did not have a warrant, and we needed to leave the residence. Henry attempted to shut the door.

Deputies then went inside the residence due to knowing a firearm was inside the residence. Smith quickly moved to the corner of the bedroom and stated, “Alright¿. Deputy Tapely and Cpl. Zuckerman deployed their county-issued tasers. The taser was effective. Located in the corner that Henry was moving toward was a loaded .50 caliber black powder rifle.

Henry was placed into handcuffs by deputies with no further incident. EMS and fire were dispatched to the scene to check Henry for injuries.

I spoke with [VICTIM #1] about the incident. [VICTIM #1] stated her and Henry got into a verbal argument, and Henry pulled his gun, pointed it at her head, and told her to leave the residence.

Henry was transported to the Laurens County Jail and turned over to jail staff to await warrants.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #3 on June 26, 2026]

On 6/26/2026 at 1729 hours, deputies were dispatched to [1700 BLOCK] Minter Tweed Road regarding an aggravated assault. While en route, deputies were advised that the gun used in the assault was a “high-powered rifle.”

Deputies arrived on scene to be met by [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated that Henry Smith pointed a gun at her. [VICTIM #1] stated that Henry was in the bedroom and that she would go get him to come outside and talk to us. Cpl. Merritt attempted to speak with Henry Smith. Henry told deputies that we were not welcome there and that we did not have a warrant, and we needed to leave the residence. Henry attempted to shut the door.

Deputies then went inside the residence due to knowing a firearm was inside the residence. Smith quickly moved to the corner of the bedroom and stated, “hey buddy I tell you what dog alright that’s fine.” Deputy Tapely and myself Cpl. Zuckerman deployed our county-issued tasers. The taser was effective. Located in the corner that Henry was moving toward was a loaded .50 caliber black powder rifle.

Mr Henry was arrested and transported to the jail with no further incident.

[End of Narrative]