Burglary suspect arrested after standoff with Pueblo County SWAT
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Deputies and SWAT officers with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office were called to secure a scene east of the city Tuesday morning as officers worked to arrest a burglary suspect.
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office set up near Jordan Road and 30th Lane, which is south of Highway 50, east of Blende.
On scene here at an active situation involving the @PuebloCountySO. We are told they have not secured the scene here yet. Swat was just activated on 30th lane just south of highway 50 in Pueblo. @KRDONC13 pic.twitter.com/uswmyHi5nL
— Sean Rice KRDO (@SeanRiceTV) November 16, 2021
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office says law enforcement was at the home to serve a search warrant in connection with recent burglaries at local gun stores.
According to a KRDO reporter at the scene, multiple people exited a home in the area after SWAT officers arrived. Those residents remained off to the side until the suspect was arrested. The suspect was taken into custody around 2 p.m.
PUEBLO STAND OFF OVER: The @PuebloCountySO have detained a single male in a blue shirt. The individual appeared to peacefully surrender to authorities. I’ll bring you latest tonight on @KRDONC13. https://t.co/F7GYFmLOdq pic.twitter.com/vR99SNwBC9
— Sean Rice KRDO (@SeanRiceTV) November 16, 2021
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