The subject then left the residence as family members were notifying law enforcement. Deputies arrived at the scene, took the report at set out to locate the alleged suspect. Deputies located his vehicle at a rural Blue Mound residence.
The alleged suspect is known to have violent tendencies, so a perimeter of the property was established. Negotiations with the alleged suspect were met with negative results. Deputies surrounded the home; the man exited the residence, and he was taken into custody without incident. Warrants are pending for the arrest of the subject.
Further information will be available upon issuance of the warrant. Subsequently, a search warrant was obtained for the property and the weapon that was allegedly used during the incident was recovered in the subject’s vehicle.
Kevin J. Friend Linn County Sheriff
