Silas Mason Lott, Jr., 44, of Broxton, remains in the Coffee County Jail on several serious charges, including aggravated assault and kidnapping, as a result of an alleged domestic incident that occurred at his home on Silas Lane near Broxton on July 8, 2026.
An incident report from the sheriff’s office states that Lott, who had been drinking, and his wife were arguing. According to the report, the argument began on July 7 but continued past midnight and into the early morning hours.
Lott allegedly pointed a gun at the victim, told her he would shoot her, attempted to choke her out, and took her into his shop where he continued to hold her at gunpoint and threaten to shoot her. The report also says that Lott had a straight razor and threatened to cut off all her hair with it. Eventually, the victim was able to get out of the shed and to safety.
The report says that the victim had marks on her neck consistent with being choked.
Deputies and Broxton police officers responded and surrounded the home. They were able to take Lott into custody without incident. He was charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. He was booked into the Coffee County Jail where he remains.
