Three Individuals arrested after standoff with Sheriff's Department

Lauderdale County Sheriff's department has taken three individuals into custody after what was supposed to be a simple follow-up on a credit card fraud investigation turned into a standoff near 11th Avenue and 14th St.

“When they pulled into the driveway they observed an individual who was armed with a rifle under the car porch driveway of the house", stated Cheif Deputy Calhoun. "After exiting the vehicle we yelled at him to stop and he ran into the residence. There was another individual in the driveway. Not knowing what was going on the sheriff's department took a defensive position then called for assistance."

The situation was de-escalated by the mother when she advised them to come out of the house. The sheriff's department says they later found a third individual who was hiding in the basement of the home.

There were no shots fired. Charges have not to be filed against any of the individuals at this time.