Elkhart Police and federal officials arrested a man after surrounding the home he was in on Main St. near Hively Ave.
Police blocked off Main St. between Hively and Morton Avenues at around noon Thursday, according to the Elkhart Truth.
It’s not known exactly why the man was sought. The suspect was apprehended and was heard yelling at officers on the way out.
Suspect is in custody and was just brought out in cuffs and placed in a squad car
— Sam Householder (@TruthPhotoChief) December 1, 2016
Elkhart police could only confirm they were assisting an “outside” agency.
#BREAKING: @ElkhartPolice spokesman says officers are assisting an outside agency. Still no word on what’s leading to the situation
— The Elkhart Truth (@ElkhartTruth) December 1, 2016
ABC 57’s Caleigh Bourgeois says FBI was at the scene while The Elkhart Truth’s Sam Householder reports that U.S. Marshals were there.
Large police presence at Bismarck and Main in Elkhart. FBI and police with rifles outside house @ABC57News pic.twitter.com/1DehmNjJux
— Caleigh Bourgeois (@CaleighReports) December 1, 2016
A U.S. Marshal took what appeared to be a large battering ram type device upstairs to the apartment.
— Sam Householder (@TruthPhotoChief) December 1, 2016
Main St. has since re-opened.
Main Street is re-opening as the situation winds down.
— Sam Householder (@TruthPhotoChief) December 1, 2016
We’ll have more on this developing situation as we get it.
