MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff has arrested a wanted man after a shooting and barricade situation in Martinsville on January 29.
The sheriff said deputies arrived at the 500 block of Lakewood Trail around 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday after reports of shots being fired. On the scene, a male victim said he was speaking with a client when he suddenly heard a gunshot and then a projectile “whizz” past his head.
The victim then claimed he saw a man carrying what he believed to be a rifle walk into a home on Lakewood Trail. After law enforcement arrived on the scene, attempts to contact the suspect were made; however, the man allegedly barricaded himself inside the home.
90 minutes of negotiations between the man and law enforcement occurred before he came out of the home peacefully and was taken into custody without further incident.
A search warrant was then executed at the home, during which a high-powered air rifle and suspected narcotics were allegedly found. These items will be sent to the Department of Forensic Science for analysis.
No injuries have currently been reported and there is no further threat to the community, the sheriff said.
27-year-old Michael Jamel Holland of Martinsville has been arrested and charged with the following:
- Aggravated Malicious Wounding (Felony Virginia Code Section: 18.2-51.2)
- Brandish Firearm (Misdemeanor Virginia Code Section: 18.2-282)
- Obstruction of Justice (Misdemeanor Virginia Code Section: 18.2-460)
- Probation Violation (Felony Virginia Code Section: 19.2-306)
- Probation Violation (Misdemeanor Virginia Code Section: 19.2-306)
The Henry County Sheriff said that Holland was also allegedly wanted on unrelated charges prior to this incident.
- Resistance of an officer of the court (Henry County Virginia Code Section: 18.2-456)
- Resistance of an officer of the court (City of Martinsville Virginia Code Section: 19.2-456)
Holland is currently being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center without bond.
The HCSO said the investigation is ongoing. If you have any information regarding the incident, please call the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463). The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards up to $2500.00 for information related to a crime.