Armed man accused of threatening to arrest home he shares with ex-girlfriend after standoff: HCSO

SPRING HILL, Fla – A standoff in Hernando County ended with a jilted ex-boyfriend in handcuffs.

According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, a woman called 911 shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday and said her ex-boyfriend Jack French had called her and threatened to burn down the home they shared on Riddle Drive in Spring Hill.

The victim told investigators that French was upset about her recent breakup and texted her photos of gas cans.

Officers who visited the home said they saw French, a convicted felon, standing outside loading firearms into a vehicle.

When officers tried to talk to him, they said he grabbed a rifle and another weapon and ran back into the house.

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Officers used a cellphone to speak in French and said he made several suicidal statements.

At some point, officers reported hearing the sound of a gunshot.

French told officers he accidentally fired a shot while opening a door.

French left the house shortly before 8 a.m. and was arrested.

He told officers he was upset about his breakup with his girlfriend.

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He further said he poured gasoline on the floor of the house but never tried to light it.

Officers said they found a 5-gallon gas canister, 11 firearms and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition of various calibers inside the home.

French was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a felon and attempted arson.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-8477 or **TIPS from a cell phone. Tipsters remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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