GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On Monday afternoon, Grand Forks became the epicenter of a dramatic six-hour standoff involving FBI fugitive Collin Posey. Posey, wanted for his alleged involvement in distributing large amounts of fentanyl-laced pills and methamphetamine, was located by law enforcement near Hugo’s off Gateway Drive.
Timeline of Events:
Initial Discovery and Response
4:30 PM: Law enforcement, including FBI and Grand Forks police, located Posey, who fled into an apartment at 1923 12th Avenue North. The apartment’s tenant confirmed he entered without permission.
Escalation and SWAT Involvement
5:00 PM: Emergency traffic reported Posey as armed and dangerous. A perimeter was established, and SWAT was called.
5:40 PM: Police attempted negotiations, calling for Posey to exit peacefully.
6:06 PM: Additional video footage showed SWAT preparations.
Intensifying the Pressure
6:47 PM: SWAT broke through the apartment’s front door.
7:07 PM: A flashbang grenade was deployed to disorient Posey.
7:27 PM: A bomb robot and drones were used to locate Posey within the apartment.
Conclusion and Arrest
9:00 PM: SWAT used smoke bombs and further tactics.
11:28 PM: Posey was taken into custody after a lengthy standoff, ending the tense situation without injuries.
Posey was transported to Altru Hospital for evaluation and arrested on multiple warrants, ensuring no ongoing threat to the public.
I’m Alex Stone reporting for trfnews.i234.me