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12 hour standoff ends with suspect in custody

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MOULTRIE, GA (WALB) -

62-year-old James Ridley is behind bars this morning in Moultrie, after he barricaded himself inside the house. Five different law enforcement agencies teamed up to end the 12 hour standoff peacefully.

Officers credit their specialized training and tear gas for bringing Ridley out. We know that everybody really worked hard to bring this situation to a peaceful end.

Police started the standoff tying crime tape and ended doing the same. For 12 hours, 62-year-old James Ridley barricaded himself inside this house at 508 11th Court Southeast.

"His house was about to be sold for taxes. I guess he did not want to go for it," said Neighbor Billy Harris.

"I've been living on this street for about 20 years," he said. Harris was one of many homeowners not allowed inside his house, until police were able to bring Ridley out. 

 "I couldn't hardly see because they had us around the corner. I could just hear the sounds," said Harris. @

Five different law enforcement agencies worked together to bring this to an end. "I heard when they were shooting that tear gas inside the house," he said. 

Three gunshots one year ago, ended the standoff between Moultrie Police and 51-year-old Walter Peterson. Officers here have since gone through special crisis training.

"I think we utilized that new training to the best of our ability. We didn't have to use deadly force in this instance," said CPL. Williams Stone.  

"They did it right this time. They did it right this time," said Harris. 

Ridley will be questioned by Moultrie Police later today and additional charges could be filed. @ The police officer who fired the fatal shots against, Walter Peterson was found not guilty of any wrong doing.

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