A 32-year-old Manitowoc Man was taken into custody after he broke into a home armed with a gun, prompting a SWAT operation.
The incident began shortly after 2 a.m. on Tuesday when Manitowoc Police received reports of a man outside the caller’s home in the 2000 block of Johnston Drive. The caller told police that the man was armed with a gun and trying to break into the home. The suspect was known to the caller, who described the man to Police. As they approached, multiple shots could be heard from outside the home, and as officers continued toward the home, the suspect broke in.
Manitowoc Police were soon joined by members of the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s office, Two Rivers Police, Manitowoc County SWAT Team and City of Manitowoc Fire Rescue. The SWAT team was able to assist with removing the family – which included children – from the home, and nearby homes were also evacuated for several hours. The suspect was eventually taken into custody and there were no injuries.
The man was charged with Recklessly Endangering Safety and Domestic Violence, and the investigation continues. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Manitowoc Police Department at (920) 686-6551, or to contact CrimeStoppers at (920) 683-4466.
