A Martinsville man was taken into custody Wednesday, Jan. 29, after allegedly barricading himself inside a home, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to the 500 block of Lakewood Trail at approximately 4:20 p.m. on January 29 after receiving a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a victim who stated he had been discussing Brightspeed service with a client when he heard a gunshot and a projectile “whizz” past his head. The victim then saw a black man carrying what appeared to be a rifle enter a nearby residence.
When deputies attempted to make contact with the suspect, he allegedly refused to exit and barricaded himself inside. After approximately 90 minutes of negotiations, the suspect surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody without further incident.
The suspect was identified as Michael Jamel Holland, 27, of 580 Lakewood Trail, Martinsville. Authorities said Holland had outstanding warrants before the incident and now faces additional charges. Holland is charged with two counts each probation violation and resisting an officer of the court (one count in Henry County and one in Martinsville), and one count each aggravated malicious wounding, brandishing a firearm, and obstruction of justice.Â
Following Holland’s arrest, a search warrant was executed at the residence. Investigators seized several items, including a high-powered air rifle and suspected narcotics, which will be sent to the Department of Forensic Science for analysis.
No injuries were reported, and authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Holland is currently being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center without bond.
The investigation remains active. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463). The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest, with reward amounts determined by the nature of the crime and the value of the information provided.
