Buford SWAT Standoff Ends In Arrest

BUFORD, GA - A Buford SWAT standoff ended early Thursday morning when the man surrendered to Gwinnett County Police. The man's mother was in the home for much of the standoff, police said.

At around midnight, Peter Scrocca, 30, surrendered to members of the SWAT team without incident and was taken into custody. Earlier in the night, at approximately 10:45 p.m., his mother, Arlene Scrocca, 60, was successfully removed from the situation after walking outside of the residence. P. Scrocca was arrested at that time and charged with one count of obstruction.

At approximately 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Gwinnett County Police officers were dispatched to 3920 Maple Wood Trail because of reports of a man shooting a handgun into the air outside of the home. Responding officers met with family members that had fled the residence after the incident. Officers learned that only the suspect, identified as P. Scrocca and his mother, A. Scrocca, remained inside of the residence, according to police.

After approximately half an hour of attempted negotiations for the suspect to surrender, the Gwinnett County SWAT team was activated. Since that time, successful contact was made with both P. Scrocca and A. Scrocca on several occasions but the suspect has yet to surrender to police.

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During the course of the incident, it has been determined that the mother is inside of the residence willingly, and is not believed to be in any danger from her son. At this time, the SWAT team remains on scene and negotiations are continuing. Multiple warrants have been obtained for Peter Scrocca stemming from the initial unlawful discharge of his firearm.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org<http://www.crimestoppersatlanta.org/>. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 18-108357

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