On July 6, 2024, a Deputy with Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department was parked on a public easement on County Road 375, monitoring traffic on Highway 7.
While on the scene, the Deputy was approached by 29 year old Ryan Sellers of Water Valley. Ryan became irate and started to argue with the Deputy regarding his presence on the road. Later into the encounter, Ryan began to make threatening gestures and made threats to harm the Deputy physically.
Ryan Sellers was arrested for Retaliation against a public servant or witness and transported to Lafayette County Detention Center. The bond was set by Lafayette County Justice court at $2,500.