Sherwood Township, MI – A Battle Creek man was taken into custody late Tuesday after a standoff with deputies in Sherwood Township, according to the Branch County Sheriff’s Office. The incident unfolded around 10:28 p.m. on the 1000 block of Arney Road, where deputies were told the wanted individual was hiding inside a residence.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies arrived and made contact with the man, who allegedly refused to exit the home. Due to the circumstances and the outstanding parole absconding warrant he faced, the St. Joseph Valley Special Response Team was requested to assist at the scene.
Authorities say the standoff lasted just over two hours. The suspect was eventually taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Branch County Jail on his outstanding warrant. A report has also been forwarded to the Branch County Prosecutor’s Office for review of any additional charges, officials said.
The response included assistance from LifeCare Ambulance, the Sherwood Fire Department, the St. Joseph Valley Special Response Team, and Branch County Central Dispatch.
Residents near Arney Road reported seeing a large emergency presence late into the night as teams worked to safely resolve the situation. No injuries were reported.
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