Rodriquez Latron Blair, a 42-year-old man from McCormick, pled guilty this week to two counts of Felony Resisting Arrest in McCormick County. Blair was sentenced by Chief Administrative Judge Frank R. Addy, Jr. to ten (10) years in prison. Blair also pled guilty to Assault and Battery Second Degree, for an unrelated domestic incident and received a three (3) year concurrent prison sentence. Judge Addy further ordered that Blair be placed on probation following completion of his prison sentence.

This case was investigated by the McCormick County Sherriff’s Department and prosecuted by Assistant Solicitor Doug Fender.

On the night of December 16, 2018, Blair was arrested in the town of McCormick for public disorderly conduct. At the time of his arrest, Blair was found acting aggressively in the street and believed to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Blair had rifle bullets in his pockets.

Blair was then taken to the McCormick County Detention Center where he became combative and hostile with jail staff. Blair physically assaulted multiple jailors by kicking and punching them. During the altercation, Blair was tased and sprayed with pepper spray. However, Blair was not subdued and continued to assault jail staff and law enforcement officers by kicking, punching and biting. During the altercation, a McCormick County Sherriff’s Deputy suffered a broken arm.