Altoona Man Denied Bail After Standoff and Counterfeit Money Charges

Al Mu Min Yusef Diaz, a 45-year-old Altoona man, was denied bail after a tense standoff with police and charges related to counterfeit money and firearms. The incident began when Altoona police responded to a domestic dispute between Diaz and his ex-wife, who alleged that Diaz was threatening to shoot and kill her.

Police established a perimeter around Diaz's residence and the Altoona Police Tactical Response Team attempted to persuade him to surrender for approximately four hours. During this time, Diaz livestreamed the standoff on Facebook, denying involvement in the domestic incident and asking police to leave him alone. Eventually, a police negotiator was able to convince Diaz to surrender peacefully around 4:45 p.m.

Upon searching Diaz's home, police discovered multiple firearms, counterfeit money, and drugs. Diaz is now facing a felony charge of possession of a firearm prohibited, related to the domestic incident from the previous day, as well as charges of terroristic threats, simple assault, and harassment. Additional charges will be filed in connection with the items found during the search.

The standoff was resolved without any injuries, as police monitored Diaz's Facebook livestream and waited for him to surrender rather than entering the residence by force. The peaceful resolution was a priority for law enforcement to ensure the safety of all involved.

Diaz remains in custody as he awaits further legal proceedings related to the standoff and the items found in his home. The Altoona Police Department continues to investigate the incident and gather evidence to support the charges against Diaz.

Key Takeaways

• Altoona man Al Mu Min Yusef Diaz denied bail after standoff with police over domestic dispute
• Police found firearms, counterfeit money, and drugs in Diaz's home during search
• Diaz facing charges including possession of firearm, terroristic threats, and harassment
• Diaz remains in custody as investigation continues, YoungBoy denied bail due to criminal history