For Immediate Release:
On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, the Algood Police Department responded to an armed intruder to a residence on Patton Street. The subject had made a bond on a domestic charge earlier in the day. He was under an order of protection when he arrived at the residence on a stolen 4-wheeler and in possession of a long rifle with a scope. He has been identified as Johnny Joe Threet.
During the standoff, White Plains Academy was locked down and no students or faculty were involved. Algood PD requested assistance from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s Department and Algood PD responded with crisis negotiators.
Threet during the incident fired one round from the rifle. He was observed with the weapon pointed under his chin on several occasions and repeatedly requested Police to shoot him. During a conversation shouted across several yards, Threet agreed to throw the rifle out the doorway. He exited the home and surrendered. He is currently being transported to the Putnam County Jail.
Officers are seeking charges on Threet for Aggravated Burglary, Possession of a Firearm under Bond Conditions, and violation of his order of protection. Possession of Stolen Property
The Algood Police Department would like to thank the Sheriff’s Office for their quick response and assistance.