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MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. -- The Marshall County Sheriff's Department reports deputies responded to a reported suspicious person walking on the railroad tracks in the area of US 6 and Beech Road around 1 p.m. on Sept. 25.

Upon arrival, a K9 deputy made contact with the person, later identified as 35-year-old Samuel Lian of Indianapolis, walking on the railroad tracks.

Authorities say Lian was asked to stop trespassing on the railroad property several times.

The report states Lian refused to comply with requests and commands for approximately 30 minutes.

When deputies approached Lian, authorities say he began to resist and batter law enforcement with a deadly weapon.

Utilizing the K9 patrol vehicle’s remote door opener, K9 Diesel was deployed to apprehend Lian.

Deputies say Lian c

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