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Man with ‘sword’ prompts hours-long standoff in Wisconsin

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MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – On Sunday, a man who officers say was armed with a katana-like weapon was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff inside a Menasha business in Wisconsin.

According to the Menasha Police Department, officers were called to a business in the 1600 block of Appleton Road around 7:20 a.m. on October 13. When they arrived, broken glass was found at the scene and a man armed with a ‘large sword’ was seen inside the business.

Additional agencies, including the Winnebago County SWAT Team, were called in after communication attempts with the man failed.

During the standoff, officers say the suspect, later identified as a 34-year-old man, continued to move around the business armed with the sword and ‘other items’ while allegedly destroying property.

After several hours, a K9 Unit was sent in, leading to the suspect being taken into custody on several charges.

Those charges, which have been referred to the Winnebago County District Attorney’s Office, include:

  • Failure to Comply/Taking Person in Custody
  • Criminal Damage to Property
  • Burglary While Armed with a Dangerous Weapon
  • Misdemeanor Bail Jumping

The Wisconsin State Patrol, Neenah Police Department, Fox Crossing Police Department, Appleton Police Department, and Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office all assisted during the incident.

No additional details were provided.

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