Man charged with domestic violence surrenders himself after 12 hour negotiations in Athens

Man charged with domestic violence surrenders himself after 12 hour negotiations in Athens

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Limestone County Sheriff's Office says after 12 hours of negotiations, a man surrendered himself to authorities. LCSO said at about 6:45 p.m., Limestone County 911 received an emergency call reporting domestic violence at a home on Westmeade Lane in Athens. According to police, the caller said that a man was armed with a knife and a gun and was trying to kill his wife. When deputies arrived on the scene, they …

Domestic violence suspect arrested after overnight standoff in Athens

A Limestone County man was arrested early Sunday after barricading himself inside a home for nearly 12 hours during an overnight standoff with law enforcement, according to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office.