Escambia County standoff: Man allegedly barricades himself in home, shoots fireworks at law enforcement

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UPDATE (4:40 p.m.): Escambia County Sheriff’s Office officials said the standoff on Le Ruth Drive is over and the man has been identified.

Officials said Phillip Preston Resmondo was arrested. He is charged with aggravated assault and criminal mischief…

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