An altercation between an inmate at the Chattooga County Jail and jail officers was reported last week.  According to the report, Torre Perez Darden was originally arrested on May 21, 2025, and charged with felony obstruction of a law enforcement officer, simple battery against a law enforcement officer, and misdemeanor obstruction of a law enforcement officer following the incident involving jail officers. The incident began when Darden allegedly attempted to leave the C-hallway of the jail and became combative with officers attempting to restrain him. The report states that Darden allegedly pushed a jail officer multiple times. During the altercation, the jail officer was reportedly pushed into a counter, sustaining a compressed disc injury to his lower back, requiring treatment at Atrium Urgent Care. The report’s narrative further details a review of booking camera footage, which allegedly shows Darden striking the jail officer in the chest, pushing him, and later pushing the jail officer into the control room counter. It took two officers to subdue Darden and place him in hand restraints. One jail officer reportedly drew his taser and warned Darden that he would be tased if he did not comply. Darden remained in custody at the Chattooga County Jail.