De La Hunt Media - KK Radio Network

On Wednesday, January 24th at approximately 3:10pm, the Wadena County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from a residence east of Menagha. Before the dispatcher could obtain any information, the call disconnected. Upon the arrival of law enforcement, it was learned a domestic dispute had taken place at the residence. The victim told initial responding law enforcement that her significant other had left the residence on foot with a firearm. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to assist and a perimeter was quickly set around the scene. A code red message was sent to residence in the immediate area of the incident advising them of the situation. A deputy spotted the male party in question walking near the north shores of Stocking Lake. A concerned citizen also reported the same4 to law enforcement. Members of the Wadena/Hubbard SWAT team were able to move into position and make contact with the male, taking him into custody without incident a short time later. The male was transported to the Wadena County Jail and will be held on charges of Domestic Assault and interfering with a 911 Call.

The Wadena County Sheriff's Office was assisted by: The Wadena/Hubbard Swat Team, Menahga Police Department, Verndale Police Department, MN State Patrol, MN DNR Enforcement, and Tri-County Ambulance.