Crime & Safety
Man Arrested After Threats Prompt Shelter-In-Place Order In North Bay
The man, who said he had an AK-style gun, caused a disturbance at an apartment complex, police said.
SONOMA COUNTY, CA — A man who allegedly said he had an AK-style gun was arrested in Glen Ellen this week after causing a disturbance at an apartment complex that prompted a shelter-in-place order, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.
On Thursday at about 7:30 p.m., multiple deputies responded to the 13000 block of Arnold Drive on reports of man holding an object and yelling that he had an AK-47 gun. The suspect was later identified as a 57-year-old Sonoma man. The suspect eventually drove away.
A shelter-in-place order was issued for the neighborhood, and drones, a helicopter from California Highway Patrol, and other first responders were employed to search the area for about 40 minutes, the sheriff's office said.
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The man was eventually located within the same block on Arnold Drive. Deputies allege he did not comply with commands from law enforcement, but after 10 minutes surrendered. No gun was located and the shelter-in-place was lifted.
The man was arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest and was released with a citation.
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