Christopher Varner

Name:
Varner, Christopher C II

Date of Booking:
05/29/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Obstruction of Officer

Battery

Aggravated Assault

Pos of firearm/knife comm of c

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Friday, May 29, 2026, at approximately 1757 hours, I, Officer Hill, was dispatched to [600 BLOCK] Davis Street, Apartment [REDACTED], in reference to a violent domestic dispute.

Upon arrival, I observed a group of females standing over a young Black male who appeared to be unconscious and was not responding to verbal commands. As I approached the male, I observed another male standing between two vehicles directly in front of me. Due to the nature of the call, which involved reports that the male standing nearby had punched the victim who was now lying on the ground, I gave the male a verbal command to make contact with Cpl. Holiday, who was approaching the scene.

I then directed my attention to the male lying on the ground and instructed the bystanders to step back. I checked the male’s left wrist and detected a radial pulse. I attempted to assess his level of consciousness; however, he did not respond to verbal commands. I then administered a sternum rub, at which time he exhibited a pain response by tensing his body. This was the only significant response observed prior to the arrival of Monroe Fire Department personnel and EMS, who assumed responsibility for his medical care.

I then proceeded to my patrol vehicle, where Cpl. Holiday had detained the male subject observed earlier. I was advised that the subject had only been informed that he was being detained due to the nature of the incident and officer safety concerns. I opened the rear door of my patrol vehicle and advised the subject of his Miranda Rights. After being advised of his rights, the subject agreed to speak with law enforcement.

During questioning, the subject did not provide a complete account of the incident. The subject stated that he was “sorry.” I asked him multiple times what he was apologizing for; however, he did not provide an answer. The subject continued to avoid answering questions regarding the incident. I then asked for his name, but he refused to provide identifying information.

The subject then requested to turn and sit facing outside of the patrol vehicle. I advised him that he could do so. As he exited the vehicle, he stood beside the patrol car while still handcuffed behind his back. Cpl. Holiday and I positioned ourselves near the subject to prevent his departure from the scene.

The subject then began making movements consistent with attempting to pull away from officers and potentially flee. I observed his body tense, and he began moving away from the patrol vehicle. I immediately grabbed the subject and issued loud verbal commands instructing him to return to the vehicle. Cpl. Holiday also issued commands for the subject to return to the patrol vehicle.

After multiple verbal commands and warnings were given, the subject continued to actively resist officers and refused to comply. The subject was advised that he would be tased if he did not comply with lawful commands. Due to his continued resistance and attempts to pull away, a drive-stun deployment of a department-issued TASER was utilized. Following the deployment, the subject became compliant and was assisted back into the rear seat of my patrol vehicle.

I advised dispatch that the subject was under arrest and that I was en route to the Walton County Jail. The victim was transported from the scene by EMS to Piedmont Walton Hospital for evaluation and treatment. While en route to the jail, the subject began kicking the passenger-side rear door from inside my patrol vehicle and yelling loudly. I advised assisting units of the subject’s behavior.

Upon arrival at the Walton County Jail, I notified dispatch and requested that jail staff be advised of the subject’s combative and disruptive behavior. During the jail intake search, detention staff located two .380 caliber FMJ rounds in the subject’s pocket. The rounds were placed into an evidence bag, and I took custody of them pending completion of property and evidence documentation.

During the booking process, jail staff advised that they would not accept the subject due to elevated blood pressure. Jail staff advised that the subject’s blood pressure was measured at approximately 200/136.

Throughout this incident, the subject remained irate, refused to provide his name, and directed profane and disorderly language toward jail staff. The subject was later positively identified as Christopher Varner.

I transported Christopher Varner to Piedmont Walton Hospital for medical evaluation. During transport and while at the hospital, he did not create any additional issues. After he was medically cleared and his blood pressure had decreased to an acceptable level, I transported him back to the Walton County Jail, where he was accepted and booked on pending charges.

While at Piedmont Walton Hospital, other officers remained with Christopher Varner while I made contact with the victim, who was present with his sister awaiting medical evaluation.

The victim was identified as [VICTIM #1], who stated that he goes by “[REDACTED].” Once [VICTIM #1] was alert and able to speak, I asked him to explain what had occurred. At that time, I had not obtained a complete account of the incident, as witnesses at the scene only observed [VICTIM #1] lying on the ground with Christopher Varner standing nearby.

[VICTIM #1] stated that Varner walked past him while giving him what he described as an unusual look. [VICTIM #1] stated he asked Varner if he was okay and why he was looking at him in that manner. [VICTIM #1] stated that Varner approached him, got in his face, and became confrontational. [VICTIM #1] stated he told Varner to “back up.” According to [VICTIM #1], Varner replied, “Stop f***ing with me.”

[VICTIM #1] stated he then asked why Varner was looking at him that way. [VICTIM #1] stated Varner then gave him a “crazy look” and began jumping up and down. [VICTIM #1] stated that Varner struck him on the left side near his ribcage, then struck him near his left ear toward the back of his head, and then struck him a third time in the sternum area.

[VICTIM #1] further stated that Varner produced a small black handgun and pointed it at him. [VICTIM #1] stated he did not know the caliber of the firearm but described it as a small black handgun. [VICTIM #1] demonstrated with his hands that the firearm was a handgun. [VICTIM #1] stated that Varner subsequently placed the firearm back into his pocket.

[VICTIM #1] further stated that after someone called law enforcement, Varner ran into his residence located at [600 BLOCK] Davis Street, Apartment [REDACTED], and placed the firearm inside. I asked [VICTIM #1] which hand Varner used to hold the firearm, and [VICTIM #1] stated that Varner held the firearm in his right hand.

Based on the victim’s statement and the recovery of two .380 caliber rounds from Varner’s pocket during the jail intake search, Cpl. Holiday obtained a search warrant for Varner’s residence. Officers assisted with the execution of the search warrant. The scope of the search was limited to locating the firearm reportedly used during the incident.

During the search, officers located a firearm inside a storage bin containing miscellaneous items in the combined living room and kitchen area. The firearm matched the victim’s description and was identified as a Bersa .380 CC/.380 ACP handgun. Two magazines were also recovered. A total of fourteen (14) .380 caliber rounds were located. One magazine contained six (6) rounds, and the second magazine contained eight (8) rounds. Of the fourteen rounds recovered, nine (9) were FMJ rounds and five (5) were JHP rounds.

The search concluded with the recovery of the firearm believed to have been used during the incident. All evidence was photographed, secured, and packaged pending submission into evidence. Cpl. Holiday and I completed the appropriate property and evidence documentation upon returning to the police department.

Based on the totality of the investigation, witness statements, victim statements, physical evidence recovered, and the actions of Christopher Varner during the incident and subsequent detention, warrants/charges were pursued for Obstruction, Battery, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony.

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