A Patrick Springs man has been arrested following a Monday morning incident, according to Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith.
James Daniel Biggs, 34, of 2355 Dogwood Road, was charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, abduction, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, violation of a protective order, and reckless handling of a firearm in connection with the incident.
The alleged disturbance began at 4:04 a.m., when the Patrick County 911 Center received a call that a man with a gun was holding people against their will at the home.
As Senior Deputy Matt Hodges arrived on the scene, a single shot was allegedly fired by a man standing outside the home. Hodges exited his patrol vehicle with his issued patrol rifle, took cover, and identified the suspect from approximately 60 yards away as Biggs.
A standoff ensued, with Biggs allegedly holding the weapon at his side. Members of the sheriff’s tactical response team arrived at the scene and began negotiations with Biggs, who was taken into custody after about 30 minutes of negotiations. Biggs sustained minor injuries during the arrest.
“We are fortunate that this incident did not end with loss of life, and I am grateful for our specially trained tactical members who were able to resolve this incident without an escalation of violence,” Smith said in a Monday news release.
“Our tactical team exists for one reason, and that is to save lives; but let me be crystal clear, we will eliminate any threat of serious harm to our citizens and our deputies, without hesitation, if that threat becomes imminent,” Smith added.
A firearm and suspected methamphetamine were recovered from the scene. Biggs is being held without bail at the Patrick County Jail.
