Local Man Arrested After Family Feud Turns Into a Home Wrecking Party
In a case that could give even the most chaotic reality TV shows a run for their money, local resident Scott Lamkin, 42, found himself in a bit of hot water after a Sunday filled with family drama, broken furniture, and an unfortunate slip on a kitchen floor.
According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Lamkin allegedly turned his home into a disaster zone after indulging in a few too many adult beverages early in the day. Things started off civil but quickly escalated when Lamkin, fueled by spirits, began yelling at his mother and engaging in a unique brand of home improvement—by demolishing her dining room table and hurling patio furniture into the backyard.
When she attempted to find refuge in the bathroom, Scott decided that a mother-son heart-to-heart was necessary, even in tight quarters. Things went south as Scott allegedly grabbed her wrist and pulled her toward her closet, where a physical altercation ensued.
After unsuccessfully trying to regain control of the situation, Scott stumbled into the kitchen, where he lost his footing on the tile floor and ended up bleeding from his face. But Scott wasn’t ready to take responsibility for the chaos, insisting that he simply fell, despite the evidence of her injuries and the trail of blood left in his wake.
Responding deputies found the house in disarray, with furniture scattered like confetti at a parade and blood stains decorating various surfaces. The victim bore the marks of their altercation—bruises shaped suspiciously like fingers—and Scott had the dubious honor of being highly intoxicated, with slurred speech and watery eyes to match.
Scott was subsequently arrested, and despite his claims of being the victim in this mother-son debacle, the law wasn’t buying it. After receiving treatment for his injuries, he was transported to the Marion County Jail, leaving the wreckage of what was once a peaceful home behind him.
