A Manchester man was arrested June 1 on charges of willful abuse, neglect or exploitation of adults. Teddy Allan Bryant, 53, of South Spring Street, Manchester was arrested by Manchester Police Officer Ernie Colvin on the charges plus vandalism and resisting arrest. He is being held in the Coffee County Jail under a bond of $17,500 on the charges. According to warrants obtained by the officer, police responded to 1301 South Spring Street where Bryant lives with his mother. The mother told officers that Bryant came home “drunk” demanding money to buy more liquor. When she refused he became irate and destroyed her home. According the warrants, he broke her refrigerator, freezer, kitchen table and dishes. He was still in the residence destroying property when police arrived and asked him to leave the residence. Instead of leaving Bryant allegedly ran into another room. According to the warrants, when police attempted to subdue Bryant, he allegedly pulled and away and resisted them.
The damage to the house was placed in excess of $3,000.
Manchester Man facing Willful Abuse Charge and More
