Man arrested after standoff in Scott County, Virginia

Emily Hibbitts
·2 min read

DUFFIELD, Va. (WJHL) — A man was arrested after a standoff in Scott County, Virginia on Tuesday.

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office reported that officers responded to a home in the Midway section of the county due to a 911 call. The caller, identified as David Kegley, 51, told deputies someone was at the home to cause him physical harm, a news release stated.

Upon arrival, deputies determined the allegations were false and an emergency custody order (ECO) for a mental health evaluation was obtained.

During that time, Kegley allegedly called 911 four times stating law enforcement was causing harm to him.

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Deputies responded back to the home with the ECO order and reportedly found two gunshots through a window. Kegley allegedly refused to come out of the home and barricaded himself inside, the sheriff’s office reported.

After several hours without cooperative communication with officers, Virginia State Police (VSP) put a robot inside the home for a potential view of Kegley, according to the release.

A firearm was found by the robot and a physical team made entry into the home. Kegley reportedly grabbed the robot to move it and at that time, VSP deployed a Taser.

Kegley was then taken into custody.

A substantial amount of damage was found within the home, according to the sheriff’s office.

Kegley was severed the ECO and released by mental health, not meeting the criteria for a temporary detention order, the release stated.

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Criminal warrants for the following were obtained for Kegley:

  • Reckless handling of a firearm

  • Misuse of 911

  • False report or summoning law enforcement officers

  • Destruction of property less than $1,000

  • Attempted destruction of property less than $1,000

  • Obstruction of justice

Kegley was taken to the Duffield Regional Jail without bail. A protective order and emergency substantial risk order (red flag law) were issued against Kegley.

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office thanked VSP for their assistance in the incident.

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