RIDGEWAY, Va. – A man was arrested in Ridgeway on Sunday after showing a gun and threatening to harm his family and himself.
Henry County Sheriff’s Office said that they were dispatched to Wedgewood Road in Ridgeway around 9 p.m. on Sunday after receiving calls regarding a domestic incident. They were told that 32-year-old Ethan Harr was brandishing a firearm while threatening to harm his family and himself.
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Authorities said that by the time they arrived, the family had safely exited the residence, however, deputies were told Harr was still inside with a firearm. Harr disregarded multiple attempts to contact him.
HCSO said their S.W.A.T. team and their Crisis & Hostage Negotiators arrived to assist in peacefully resolving the incident. After several hours of communication, Harr exited the residence and surrendered to law enforcement.
Ethan Harr was charged with the following:
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Brandishing a Firearm
- 18.2-460 - Obstructing Justice
Harr is currently being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center with no bond.