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Standoff situation under way in Van Horne
Jul. 15, 2011 10:21 am
A standoff situation prompted authorities to surround a home in Van Horne Friday. But Benton County Sheriff Randy Forsyth said the man currently is threatening only himself and not other people.
Authorities have not released many details about the ongoing situation yet. But the sheriff confirmed the man is currently on top the roof of his home in Van Horne. Sheriff Forsyth said authorities cleared the immediate area and are waiting him out and letting him make phone calls.
The unidentified man apparently did threaten a girlfriend last night and the sheriff said it was a domestic situation that led to the standoff.
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