Brief standoff ends peacefully

Wanted for probation violation, Anderson exited within minutes.

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT vehicle pulls out on East Duval Street following a brief standoff Tuesday morning that ended peacefully. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT vehicle pulls out on East Duval Street following a brief standoff Tuesday morning that ended peacefully. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

It was over almost as soon as it began.

Minutes after alerting the public to a standoff on East Duval Street, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office had their suspect in custody.

Samuel Scott Anderson, 32…