On July 2nd around 1:30 pm, Chattooga County officers were called to the Sequoyah Motel.

The officers were told that a white male wearing blue jeans, no shirt, and several tattoos was on the property and would not leave. Officers located the man, who was later identified as Mr. Frank Roper. When asked what was going on, Mr. Roper said that he was leaving and proceeded to attempt to bump fists with one of the officers. The officers noticed cuts on Mr. Roper's hand, and asked for an explanation. Mr. Roper's answer was inaudible and slurred and he appeared intoxicated.

Officers asked a second party what had happened, and one man replied that Mr. Roper "went off" on him.

Mr. Roper was asked if he had any weapons on his person, and he handed over a knife from his pocket. Officers gained possession of the knife and attempted to handcuff Mr. Roper for Officer Safety. Mr. Roper began to struggle continuously while back up from Summerville Police, Hays, and the Sheriff's Office arrived. Mr. Roper received a bloody nose during the struggle and was taken to the Chattooga County Jail and treated by Redmond EMS.

The second party was questioned again. One man said that Mr. Roper had asked him to hold money for him earlier, and he had confronted him about his money. Mr. Roper became upset and punched the man in the chest. Witnesses supported the man's story.

Mr. Roper was later charged with Simple Battery and Obstruction of Officers.