Suspect in custody after search and shelter-in-place in Southeast Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Residents near Southeast Colorado Springs were told to secure their home and stay away from doors and windows while deputies searched for a suspect.

At 3:17 p.m. Wednesday, the Sheriff's Office said they were searching for a suspect in the area of Hancock Ave. and Montrose Ave. Residents in that area are asked to secure their homes, stay away from doors and windows.

At 4:14 p.m., the El Paso County Sheriff's Office announced the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Joseph Long, was taken into custody and the shelter-in-place for residents was lifted.

Continued law enforcement activity in the 1900 block of Rand.

Suspect is Joseph Long
2-24-91
White Male
5’8”, 170
Long beard
LSW brown shirt and blue pants https://t.co/rL3gYStnvC pic.twitter.com/WRonbbTC0T

— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) June 30, 2021

According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, deputies initiated a traffic stop at 1:26, Long had warrants for vehicle thefts and eluding. During the traffic stop, Long fled the scene and was later located in the area of Montrose Ave. Deputies say he then attempted to run and began jumping over fences and through back yards.

Deputies say he was not armed at the time he was taken into custody. Long was taken to the El Paso County Jail.