CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Authorities have released additional details following a reported altercation involving law enforcement Thursday afternoon in downtown Clarkesville.
According to the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, two deputies were attempting to serve an involuntary mental commitment, commonly referred to as a 10-13, when the individual refused to comply and became combative.
The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. on Spring Street.
Deputies were able to restrain the individual and transport him to a receiving facility in Gainesville.
Officials said the deputies sustained minor injuries but did not require medical treatment.
Clarkesville Police Department, Demorest Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol responded to the scene to assist.
Earlier preliminary reports indicated a physical altercation involving a subject and a law enforcement officer, prompting a multi-agency response.
No additional details have been released at this time.
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