Sister of man arrested in Escambia County standoff advocates for his mental health

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — Mental health and criminal justice go hand-in-hand at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO).

One counselor says mental health units helped de-escalate a two-hour long standoff in Ferry Pass Thursday afternoon.

The standoff ended in the arrest of 37-year-old Phillip Resmondo. Family members say he has faced challenges with mental health for years…

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