Celina Standoff Ends with Arrest of Knife-Wielding Man

Celina standoff ends with arrest of knife-wielding man

Dustin Ray Lawson, 39, is in the Mercer County Jail on multiple charges stemming from the incident at 525 S. Walnut St. in Celina. Officers responded to the home just before 9 a.m. for a domestic violence call.

Armed Standoff In Celina

(5-30-25) On Friday, May 30, 2025 at about 8:51AM Celina Police were called to 525 S. Walnut St. in response to a domestic violence call. Upon arrival it was found that 39 year old Dustin Lawson had assaulted two adult females. Upon police arrival he stood in an open doorway with a 10 inch filet knife. He barricaded himself inside. There was a 15 year old child inside with him. Dustin Lawson It had been reported in the days prior that he was not…