A Bradyville man who already was charged with vandalism under $500 was arrested and charged with vandalism over $500 after he was arrested for tearing his mother’s house apart. 34 year old Justin Taggart of Parker Road was arrested on the charge after his mother called Sheriff’s Deputies. According to a sheriff’s report, the mother stated that Taggart was last seen with a stick and toilet plunger walking around and swinging the stick. After officers Joe Smith and Melanie McCormick arrived on the scene they noticed the outdoor furniture was thrown all over the place. After walking into the house Justin Taggart had barricated himself in the back bedroom. After getting Taggart out of the room, the deputies looked into the bedrooms and saw the damage that had been done. Taggart allegedly tore the other rooms apart, smashing glass, bedroom cabinets and other bedroom furniture including a television set. Ms Taggart stated that her and her husband were afraid of their son and wanted him out of their house because he was on drugs and they thought he would hurt them. Incidentally Taggart was in General Sessions Court to answer to a charge of vandalism under $500 Tuesday. Taggart pled guilty and was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail. That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 5 days, equal time on probation, paying a $50 fine and the costs.
