ROCKINGHAM — A case involving a man being tazed at a football game Friday night is still under investigation, Sheriff James Clemmons said Monday morning.
Clemmons said it was his responsibility to “investigate thoroughly” all aspects of cases, including the conduct of defendants, law enforcement and the community.
“We will let the facts lead us where they lead,” he said.
Stephen Kernel Sings Sr. had his first appearance in Richmond County District Court Monday morning on a dozen charges: five counts of resisting a public officer; three counts of assault on a government official or employee; two counts of assault with physical injury on a law enforcement, probation or parole officer; and one count each of disorderly conduct and injury to personal property.
He was arrested at Richmond Senior High School during the 4AA West regional championship game against Vance High School.
Sings, who is listed as “Stephen Black Sr.” on Facebook, went live as he sought a Richmond County deputy to ask why his son was arrested.
When he found the deputy and asked, the deputy replied: “I don’t have anything to say to you.”
When Sings insisted it was the deputy’s duty to talk to him, the deputy told Sings to put his hands behind his back.
A scuffle ensued, with several deputies holding down Sings, who stands 6 feet, four inches tall and weighs 249 pounds, according to Richmond County Jail records. Sings was also tazed several times.
All defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Clemmons said there were several concerned people seeking information who showed up at the courthouse Monday but all “acted accordingly” and there were no issues.
The RO will continue to update this developing story.
