Stafford standoff ends peacefully with suspect in custody
STAFFORD, Va. – A 65-year-old man was taken into custody Wednesday evening after a standoff with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team following reports of gunfire near his home.
Deputies responded around 7:11 p.m. to a shots fired call on Belle Plains Road after neighbors reported hearing yelling and multiple gunshots. Upon arrival, deputies saw a man outside the residence who ignored commands and ran back inside.
Key Points
- Deputies responded to shots fired call on Belle Plains Road
- SWAT team negotiated surrender of 65-year-old man
- Suspect charged with firearm and obstruction offenses
Standoff and arrest
Deputies established a perimeter and identified the suspect as Gregory Pitts, a convicted felon. When repeated commands were ignored, the SWAT team was called in. After introducing a communication device into the home, Pitts eventually surrendered without further incident.
Charges and custody
Pitts was charged with reckless handling of a firearm, obstruction of justice, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.