Suspect in Washington County falls through ceiling, into police custody

Hole suspect fell through in Bentleyville
Hole suspect fell through in Bentleyville Photo credit Bentleyville Police

A wanted suspect fell through a neighbor’s ceiling after a two-hour standoff on Monday.

Police in Bentleyville, Washington County say Geoffrey Douglas fell through the ceiling he was hiding in.

Douglas had entered the attic area of a duplex, falling through the residence after the standoff in the 400 block of First Street.

He was arrested promptly by police.

Geoffrey Douglas
Geoffrey Douglas Photo credit Bentleyville Police
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