ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WDNews) — A man with multiple outstanding warrants was taken into custody Tuesday morning following a standoff at a residence on Columbia Road, according to local authorities.
Abbeville police officers were dispatched at about 9:38 a.m. to the 200 block of Columbia Road for a call for service. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man wearing a ski mask who allegedly attempted to flee the residence. When he was unable to evade officers, the suspect reportedly ran back inside the home.
Additional assistance was requested from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Patrol and Investigative divisions, along with the Henry County SWAT team. Authorities obtained a search warrant and later determined the suspect was hiding in the attic. After repeated commands to surrender were ignored, a police K-9 was deployed into the attic, leading to the suspect’s arrest, officials said.
The suspect was identified as George Miller Jr., 42, of Abbeville. Authorities said Miller had multiple active warrants in Henry County. His charges include three counts of possession of a forged instrument, third degree, with bonds totaling $18,000, and five counts of fraudulent use of a credit or debit card, with bonds totaling $30,000.
Miller also reportedly has holds with Community Corrections, pending violations related to SORNA laws, and additional charges from Abbeville police, including attempting to elude law enforcement and felony providing a false name to law enforcement. He is being held in the Henry County Jail without bond.
Sheriff E.B. praised the coordinated response by multiple agencies, saying the incident was resolved without injuries. He also thanked the Dothan Police Department K-9 team for assisting at the scene.
Due to the incident’s proximity to Abbeville Elementary School, the school was placed on lockdown as a precaution. Officials said the lockdown was implemented to prevent students from moving around campus or using the playground until the situation was resolved.
“I know finding out the school is on lockdown can be stressful, but the safety of our children and school staff will always be our priority,” the sheriff said.
The sheriff added that he has asked the district attorney’s office to file a motion to revoke Miller’s bond, citing concerns about repeat offenses and public safety.
