Man charged with elder abuse, kidnapping after allegedly injuring father before hours-long standoff

CULLMAN, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A man is in custody after Cullman police said they were working an “active situation” Friday. Police said Jonathan Patrick Young was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff. Cullman authorities said they were called after Young’s elderly father left their home with injuries. Police said Young stayed in the home with his mother, armed, and refused to leave the home. Officials said they were able to safely get Young’s mother out of the home and then were able to get Young to surrender.Authorities said a negotiator was used during the standoff. Police said Young has been charged with kidnapping, elder abuse and making a terroristic threat.