1Stafford 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 re

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