Dunbar man charged after he allegedly fled off-duty officer
A Dunbar man is facing aggravated assault and other charges after he was allegedly observed driving intoxicated by an off-duty Dunbar police officer.
Robbie Dean Hall, 44, was allegedly driving a minivan on Woodvale Street just before 2 a.m. Saturday when he drove in a circle at the intersection of Ranch Road and entered the oncoming lane of travel, according to the affidavit of probable cause.
Dunbar police Officer Dennis Heath was driving home from another job when the vehicle entered his lane and nearly hit his vehicle, he told state police after requesting backup.
Heath said he blew his horn until Hall swerved into the correct lane, drove passed him and pulled into a parking lot. He pulled up next to Hall and presented his badge, asking if he was OK, according to the affidavit.
The officer said Hall appeared intoxicated, but refused to give up the keys to his car. Heath said he tried to take the keys out of the ignition and Hall shoved him and shouted “get the (expletive) off of me,” according to the affidavit.
Heath said Hall accelerated back onto the roadway, nearly hitting the officer. Heath followed him to 64 Woodvale St. where Hall allegedly parked in the yard and ran toward the door. Heath attempted to detain Hall, who allegedly shoved him again and said “You are trespassing. Get the (expletive) off my property,” according to the affidavit.
Heath called state police for backup after Hall allegedly ran inside and locked the door. State police knocked on the door multiple times until Hall’s mother, Shirley Hall, answered the door. Police said she told them her son was upstairs and had been drinking, but did not do anything wrong.She allegedly refused to open the door.
Police entered the house after Hall allegedly walked near the door with an unsteady gait. Heath identified Hall for the trooper. Troopers used a taser on Hall after he allegedly refused multiple commands to get on the floor.
Hall is charged with flight, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of resisting arrest. He was arraigned on a $10,000 bond and lodged in Fayette County Prison.