West Point man arrested on firearms, harassment charges

MONTROSE – A West Point man was arrested Monday following a shooting incident that resulted in no injuries near West Point.
According to a release posted on the Lee County Sheriff’s Facebook page, on Dec. 29 at approximately 1:39 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 1800 block of West Point Road in reference to a disturbance in progress. While enroute, LeeComm dispatchers informed officers that a male subject on scene was reported to be armed with a firearm and that shots had already been fired.
Upon arrival, deputies confirmed shots were actively being discharged. Deputies made contact with the male subject who was located outside the residence. The subject complied with commands and was taken into custody without further incident. Deputies then secured the residence and located a female occupant who had been hiding inside the home. An investigation determined the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute. The female also reported the male made threats toward himself, law enforcement, and others.
No deputies or other individuals were injured as a result of this incident. Firearms were secured, and the investigation remains ongoing. Lee County deputies arrested Landon A. Rampy of West Point, charging him with harassment in the first degree, domestic abuse assault 2nd, intimidation with a dangerous weapon, and reckless use of a firearm.
The Lee County Sheriff’s office would like to remind the public that domestic-related incidents involving firearms are extremely dangerous. Anyone experiencing a domestic crisis is encouraged to seek help immediately by contacting law enforcement or local support resources.
A charge is merely an accusation, and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.