1. Barricaded suspect in Fountain arrested after lengthy standoff
2. Arrest made in Fountain after extended barricade situation.
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Following an extended standoff lasting into the evening, law enforcement successfully apprehended a barricaded suspect with outstanding felony warrants in Fountain on Wednesday.
In a dramatic turn of events, a male individual entered the Fountain Police Department lobby just after noon on Wednesday, reporting an assault allegedly carried out by another adult male, later identified as 41-year-old David Stewart Jr. It was revealed that Stewart was still present at the location where the purported assault occurred.
Prior to officers’ arrival at the scene in the 300 block of North Main Street, it was brought to their attention that Stewart was the subject of an outstanding felony warrant for second-degree kidnapping issued by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.
Upon reaching the residence, officers made attempts to establish contact with Stewart, but their efforts proved fruitless.
Concerned for the safety of residents in the vicinity, a shelter-in-place notification was issued to all individuals within a quarter mile radius of the area. The notification instructed residents to remain indoors and to avoid approaching doors and windows.
Rapid Response Team Takes Charge
The Fountain Police Department’s Rapid Response Team assumed control of the situation, engaging in negotiations with Stewart for approximately five hours before successfully taking him into custody.
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that Stewart will be held in custody at the El Paso County jail on the existing felony warrant from Larimer County, in addition to facing new felony assault charges.
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– Barricaded suspect arrested after standoff in Fountain
– Suspect in Fountain arrested after hours-long standoff.