Man Charged in South Abbot Road Standoff

Late Friday evening, Oconee County Deputies officially booked Thomas Gregory Lockridge, Jr., age 33 of South Abbot Road, on a charge of Domestic Violence – Third Degree for an assault on a female victim related to a Monday, February 24th standoff near Walhalla. We told you about the incident last week when it happened, after deputies got a call reporting a domestic disturbance and assault. Lockridge, Jr. had barricaded himself inside the residence. Entry was made after he stopped communications with a family member. Narcan was administered by deputies to Lockridge, who was then taken to a nearby hospital. He is now in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center facing with a $5,000 bond. one count . Lockridge, Jr. was also served two Bench Warrants and one warrant for a probation violation.