Clayton County standoff ends: 3 arrested, Rock Cut Road reopened
SWAT standoff at Rock Cut Road in Clayton County
We are following an active standoff scene in Clayton County where police say a burglary suspect is barricaded inside a home. Police are asking neighbors to please avoid the area.
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - Police have arrested three people following an hours-long burglary standoff at a Conley home Tuesday afternoon, ending a scene that had forced a local road closure for much of the day.
What we know:
Officers responded to a call regarding a burglary in progress around 9:17 a.m. in the 1500 block of Rock Cut Road.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with the first suspect, Alonzo Williams, outside the residence. Officers then entered the home and located a second suspect, Rochelle Smith, inside.
During the initial investigation, police learned a third suspect had barricaded himself inside the house.
SWAT standoff at Rock Cut Road in Clayton County
We are following an active standoff scene in Clayton County where police say a burglary suspect is barricaded inside a home. Police are asking neighbors to please avoid the area.
The Clayton County Police Department deployed its SWAT, Bomb, Drone, and Negotiations units to the scene. Due to the ongoing standoff, authorities closed Rock Cut Road to all through traffic and urged drivers to choose alternate routes.
At approximately 3 p.m., SWAT officers located the barricaded suspect, Joshua Bryant, hiding in the residence's attic. Bryant was taken into custody without further incident.
All three individuals face criminal charges. Smith and Williams have been charged with burglary, while Bryant faces charges of burglary and obstruction.
Rock Cut Road has since reopened to normal traffic.
What we don't know:
It remains unclear if anyone was inside the home when the burglary began or if any injuries occurred during the incident.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from a press release issued by Clayton County Police Department Public Information Officer, detailing the initial officer response and the active barricade situation.