Smith County Standoff Ends in Arrests

BULLARD � A Bullard man and his father are booked into the Smith County Jail following an altercation. After a standoff lasting several hours, Smith County Sheriff officials and Bullard Police officers arrested Justin Dewayne Davis, 29, Bullard, in the 21000 block of County Road 145. The incident started around 9:00 Tuesday night when a woman at the residence claimed that Davis was causing problems. Law enforcement arrived on scene and found Davis acting erratically. During the encounter, Davis threatened officers and deputies and then went into the house. Davis released two adult women and some children from the house, but refused to release two other children, ages six and seven.

After obtaining warrants, the Smith County Sheriff�s Office SWAT team stormed the home and apprehended Davis without incident. The two children were unharmed and were released to their mother.

At one point, during the situation, Harold Dewayne Davis, 50, Davis� father, attempted to pass through a roadblock in order to get to the house. He was arrested and charged with interference with public duties. His bond was set at $500.00. Justin Davis was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with additional charges pending. His bond was set at $750,000.