GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – At 9:30 PM on Monday, a tense standoff involving Collin Posey, a suspected drug trafficker, continued in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Posey wanted for allegedly distributing methamphetamine from Minneapolis to the Spirit Lake reservation, had taken refuge in an apartment at 12th Avenue North and 20th Street.
Timeline of Events:
- Initial Response:
- 6:47 PM: The Grand Forks SWAT team broke through the front door of the apartment building in search of Posey.
- Disorientation Tactics:
- 7:07 PM: A flashbang grenade was deployed to disorient the suspect.
- Technological Assistance:
- 7:27 PM: A robot equipped with cameras and sound was sent into the apartment to locate Posey.
- Further Measures:
- 9:00 PM: Video footage showed a broken window, with smoke bombs and a drone being used inside the apartment building.
By 9:28 PM, law enforcement had cleared the area around the apartment building, continuing their efforts to resolve the standoff. Further updates are awaited as the situation develops.
I’m Casey Rivers reporting for trfnews.i234.me
It was great to see the community out on the sidelines supporting SWAT’s efforts. There was excitement in the air. Just remember to be safe, everyone!!!