Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A dramatic SWAT standoff unfolded just before noon on Sunday in Thompson, North Dakota, when heavily armed officers surrounded an apartment near a school to arrest a wanted felony suspect.
The suspect, Joseph Rud, was wanted on a felony failure to comply warrant and initially refused to cooperate with deputies, forcing authorities to activate the SWAT team.
Tense Moments Unfolded:
- The apartment building, located just a block from a school, became the scene of a high-risk operation.
- A shelter-in-place order was issued for the north side of Thompson as law enforcement secured the area.
- SWAT made contact with Rud, who ultimately surrendered without incident after receiving commands.
- Apartments on both sides of the suspect’s unit were evacuated as a safety precaution.
- No injuries were reported, and the shelter-in-place order was lifted immediately after Rud’s arrest.
According to Grand Forks County Chief Deputy Dave Stromberg, deputies attempted to apprehend Rud earlier, but he refused to comply, leading to the SWAT response.
Authorities are now investigating whether additional charges will be filed against Rud, whose felony warrant had already made him a wanted fugitive.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as new details emerge.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News