GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Police Department surrounded a home Thursday afternoon to arrest someone for several felony warrants; however, police say the man barricaded himself inside.
“Right now, we’re in the process of attempting to establish communications with that individual, but so far, we have not been able to,” GRPD Captain Terry Dixon told FOX 17 at the scene. “Our goal here is to make sure that we get him out safely and peacefully.”
Officers first arrived at the home on Newark Avenue SE, near Orville Avenue SE, just after 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
They say the suspect, a 35-year-old man, has eight felony warrants out for his arrest, including drug and gun charges.
“Because of those gun-related charges, we have blocked off this street for safety purposes,” Capt. Dixon explained. “Anyone who resides in the area, we are requesting that they barricade or, you know, hold themselves inside the home in a safe position until we get this resolved.”
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“We have several options available. We’re working through those options, and right now, I’m coordinating with several different teams to determine exactly which options would be the best, so that is very much in progress,” Capt. Dixon said.
The man surrendered to police before 6:30 p.m. and was taken into custody, according to GRPD.
Investigators do not believe anyone was in the home with the man.
At this point, GRPD is not releasing the man’s name.
