Opp, Ala. (WDNews) — A 22-year-old Opp resident was arrested this past Saturday morning after an armed standoff with law enforcement on Hattaway Road. Cody J. Carnley faces charges of first-degree attempted assault and unlawful imprisonment.
According to the Opp Police Department, officers responded to a call at 8:17 a.m. reporting that a man had fired a weapon outside a residence. When police arrived, Carnley was seen near the front door, armed and warning officers not to approach.
Investigators later learned that Carnley had fired a weapon at a family member’s vehicle as it passed by the residence before police arrived. During the standoff, officers observed Carnley holding a small child, further escalating the urgency of the situation.
After two tense hours, Carnley was taken into custody without injuries to anyone involved. He was then transported to Mizell Memorial Hospital for a mental health evaluation before being booked into the Covington County Jail. His bond was set at $115,000.
The Opp Police Department expressed appreciation for the assistance provided by the Covington County Sheriff’s Office, the Covington County Incident Response Team, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, including its Highway Patrol, State Bureau of Investigation, and SWAT team.
