Suspect in custody after SWAT team standoff

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HEBER CITY, Utah — A suspect is in custody after a standoff with the Wasatch/Heber SWAT team and other law enforcement agencies this weekend.

According to a statement from Heber City, the Heber City Police, Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, and Utah Highway Patrol responded to an alleged domestic violence call where the suspect had a firearm on Saturday, January 28, at approximately 11:08 p.m.

“Officers spoke with the victims and determined the suspect was intoxicated, had a firearm and had threatened the victims with that firearm after an altercation,” said the statement from Heber City. “The victims had left the home and called 911.”

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Officers surrounded the home, established a perimeter, and notified surrounding neighbors of the potential danger unfolding nearby.

The suspect was considered a barricaded suspect with a weapon, who had allegedly threatened others with bodily harm. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect through cell phone calls and PA announcements.

The Wasatch/Heber SWAT team was called to the scene and also attempted to make contact with the suspect.

The suspect surrendered at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, January 29, and was booked into the Wasatch County Jail on charges of Domestic Violence Assault, Aggravated Assault, Disorderly  conduct, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by an intoxicated person, Intoxication, and Interference with a Peace Officer.