Brian Andre Marcus, 47, of Augusta, was arrested July 19 on charges of felony obstruction, according to a sheriff’s report.
A Richmond County Sheriff’s deputy received lacerations on his face, a swollen eye and injuries to both elbows during a struggle with an Augusta mayoral candidate at a Circle K on Washington Road.
In the incident, deputies were called to the Circle K gas station at 2916 Washington Rd. because Marcus was making a scene and demanding a $12 refund after selecting the wrong fuel grade while pumping gas. At one point, Marcus allegedly became unruly inside the station and told the gas station attendant that his family were members of the mob.
Ty Dailey, the deputy that arrived on the scene, was attempting to open his patrol car door when Marcus approached, blocking the door. The deputy asked Marcus to back up so he could open the door. Marcus refused, instead punching the deputy in the head. He punched the deputy a second time before the deputy was able to grab Marcus and pin him to the side of the vehicle while radioing for help.
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According to Dailey’s report, Marcus resisted, pulling the deputy to the ground. He then stood and walked away, prompting Dailey to draw his taser and discharging it into Marcus’ torso.
Marcus eventually complied, after an additional seven seconds from the taser, and was arrested.
Records show that Marcus was convicted 10 years ago for pulling a knife on a T.W. Josey student while serving as a substitute teacher. Marcus was given four years of probation for ordering a disruptive 10th grader out of a science class and pulling a pocket knife on him when the student didn’t respond.
According to Travis Doss, assistant director of the Board of Elections, Marcus has filed a declaration of intent to run for mayor, which allows him to raise campaign funding. However, he is not considered an official candidate for the mayoral race until he qualifies in March of 2022.
Scott Hudson is the Senior Reporter of The Augusta Press. Reach him at scott@theaugustapress.com. Greg Rickabaugh is the Jail Report Contributor for The Augusta Press. Reach him at greg.rickabaugh@theaugustapress.com.
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