A man from Thayer was arrested after about a five hour standoff with police from several agencies Saturday. Thayer Police report that 56 year old Randy McDermott allegedly threatened another person with a gun. Authorities from the Thayer PD, Oregon County Sheriff’s Department, Alton PD, Howell County Sheriff’s Department, Howell County S.W.A.T. West Plains PD, and Missouri Highway Patrol along with Oregon County ambulance and Thayer Fire Department all assisted in the standoff. McDermott was charged with felony first degree burglary, felony resisting/interfering with arrest , felony unlawful use of a weapon, and felony armed criminal action. McDermott is being held without bond.
