SUMMERS CO., W.Va. (The Hinton News) – A man is facing several charges after authorities say he threatened a Summers County Sheriff’s deputy with a knife while deputies were responding to a report of a suspicious person Monday.
According to the Summers County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Ward responded to the complaint along Route 20 near Bluestone Lake, where he located a white Ford Ranger. Deputies said the driver, identified as Tommy Prater, got out of the vehicle while holding a knife and allegedly made threatening remarks toward the deputy.
Authorities said Sgt. Ward was able to take Prater into custody without further incident.
After the investigation concluded, Prater was charged with brandishing a weapon, obstructing an officer, and simple possession.
The Summers County Sheriff’s Office praised Sgt. Ward for his professionalism and restraint in bringing the situation to a safe conclusion.
Prater is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
