Joseph D. Clopton surrendered to police after a six-hour standoff, ending the ordeal with his infant unharmed.

In Carbondale, Illinois, 39-year-old Joseph D. Clopton surrendered to police after a six-hour standoff on December 5. The incident began when Clopton assaulted an acquaintance and barricaded himself with his infant child. After negotiations, Clopton gave up peacefully, ensuring the child was unharmed. He was arrested and charged with domestic battery, endangering a child, and resisting arrest.

December 05, 2024
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