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NewsWFLA News Channel 8 (Florida)August 14, 2026Hillsborough

Panama City Beach man arrested on felony charges following SWAT standoff

Marcus Butler, 40, was taken into custody by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly throwing household items at vehicles and deputies, exposing himself, and barricading himself inside his apartment. The incident resulted in multiple felony charges, including battery and threats to kill law enforcement, following a standoff that required a SWAT team intervention.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in property damage to vehicles and a temporary public safety response at the Perla Apartments, leading to the arrest of a local resident on multiple felony charges.

Key Facts

  • Marcus Butler, 40, was arrested following a standoff at the Perla Apartments in Panama City Beach.
  • The suspect allegedly threw household items, including a TV, at vehicles and deputies.
  • The suspect allegedly exposed his genitals repeatedly from his balcony.
  • Multiple vehicles, including patrol units, sustained damage during the incident.
  • A SWAT team was deployed after the suspect barricaded himself inside his apartment.
  • The suspect allegedly threatened to kill deputies during the standoff.
  • The suspect was struck by a less-lethal round and transported to a local hospital.
  • Charges include four counts of criminal mischief, three counts of indecent exposure, battery, resisting an officer, and threats to kill a law enforcement officer.
  • No deputies were injured during the incident.

Who's Mentioned

organizationBay County Sheriff’s Office“The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and conducted the arre”personMarcus Butler“The individual arrested and charged following the standoff.”locationPerla Apartments“The location where the incident occurred.”other40“Age of the suspect.”