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South Slappey Post Office locked down
Posted: 10.29.2009 at 3:01 PM
Terry Graham

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Police: Former employee entered the building and pulled a gun

Read more: Local, Crime, Post Office, Locked Down, Man with a Gun, Albany, Georgia, South Slappey

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The U.S. Post Office on South Slappey was locked down today.

Police say a former employee entered the facility to discuss his retirement.  They say the man became upset, pulled a gun, and threatened some employees.  The man then left the building.  Police arrested him a short time later at his home on Dawson Road.  Police say he is 52-years old but have not released his name. 

We will continue to update this breaking news story as additional information becomes available.