JENNINGS COUNTY — The Jennings County Sheriff Office was sent to a domestic disturbance Monday night which evolved into a standoff involving a firearm.
Deputies said the incident involved a male suspect, identified as Roger Godsey, 58, of Commiskey, who allegedly assaulted a female caller, and brandished a firearm within the residence.
Upon arrival, deputies attempted to communicate with Godsey, using a loudspeaker ordering him out of the residence. Despite repeated orders, Roger remained inside, briefly standing at the threshold of the doorway several times and disregarding law enforcement commands.
Sgt. Cody Low applied for and was granted a search warrant by Jennings County Circuit Court for the residence. In response to the severity of the situation, the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team was activated to assist. Several distraction devices were utilized during the standoff.
After three hours of continued attempts to establish compliance, Roger eventually emerged on to the front porch area, still failing to obey commands, deputies said. Low deployed his K-9 partner, Axel, who apprehended Roger. Subsequently, SWAT team members placed Roger under arrest without further incident.
Roger was checked by paramedics and transported to the Jennings County Jail on preliminary charges of criminal confinement, a Level 6 felony, domestic battery with a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony, criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony and resisting law enforcement, a Class A misdemeanor.
Jail officials said Godsey’s bond was set at $1,055.
