At 1:34 p.m. on Friday June 20th, Sevierville Police responded to a report of a disorderly white male who had threatened employees at the TVA Credit Union on Dolly Parton Parkway. When officers arrived at the Credit Union they learned the suspect had just left the scene. Moments later the suspect was seen traveling west on Dolly Parton Parkway. The suspect’s vehicle was observed pulling into Mountain National Bank and then to the UPS Store by an off-duty Sevierville Police Officer (Reserve Captain Robert Stahlke). Captain Stahlke parked at the UPS Store, 236 East Main, across the street from Mountain National Bank. While Captain Stahlke awaited the arrival of officers, he was confronted by the suspect, John Taylor. Officers Bill Barton and Robbie Ball arrived at the scene and a verbal confrontation ensued.
When officers notified Mr. Taylor that he was under arrest he resisted and Mr. Taylor then allegedly assaulted two of the arresting officers. After a brief struggle Mr. Taylor was placed under arrest.
Taylor was transported to Ft. Sanders Sevier Medical Center with a cut on his head and other injuries. Officers Barton, Ball & Stahlke were treated for minor injuries and released.
Sevierville Fire Department and Sevier County Ambulance Service responded to the scene. John Taylor was charged with two counts of assaulting a police officer and one count of resisting arrest. His wife, Tonya Taylor, who was also involved, was charged with one count of resisting arrest.

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