Overnight Standoff In Scotts Mills Ends With Arrest
- 11/15/25
Just after 10:00 p.m. on November 13th, deputies responded to the 300 block of 2nd Street in Scotts Mills regarding a wanted subject, 40-year-old Darren Lake. When deputies arrived, Lake refused to come out or surrender.
SWAT and SWAT negotiators were called in, and for several hours, officers attempted to communicate with Lake. He refused to cooperate and would not engage in negotiations.
With no progress, SWAT entered the residence, and Lake was taken into custody with assistance from a K-9 unit.
Lake was treated at a nearby hospital and later lodged at the Marion County Jail on multiple charges and outstanding warrants, including:
- Elude – Felony
- Criminal Mischief in the First Degree
- Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver to Injured Persons (two counts)
- Reckless Driving (two counts)
- Stalking
- Recklessly Endangering Another
- Attempted Assault in the Second Degree
- Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver – Property Damage
- Failure to Appear – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
- Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree
We thank the community for the information and tips that supported deputies throughout this lengthy incident.
Overnight Standoff In Scotts Mills Ends With Arrest
- 11/15/25
Just after 10:00 p.m. on November 13th, deputies responded to the 300 block of 2nd Street in Scotts Mills regarding a wanted subject, 40-year-old Darren Lake. When deputies arrived, Lake refused to come out or surrender.
SWAT and SWAT negotiators were called in, and for several hours, officers attempted to communicate with Lake. He refused to cooperate and would not engage in negotiations.
With no progress, SWAT entered the residence, and Lake was taken into custody with assistance from a K-9 unit.
Lake was treated at a nearby hospital and later lodged at the Marion County Jail on multiple charges and outstanding warrants, including:
- Elude – Felony
- Criminal Mischief in the First Degree
- Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver to Injured Persons (two counts)
- Reckless Driving (two counts)
- Stalking
- Recklessly Endangering Another
- Attempted Assault in the Second Degree
- Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver – Property Damage
- Failure to Appear – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
- Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree
We thank the community for the information and tips that supported deputies throughout this lengthy incident.
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