CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A suspect who was wanted on outstanding warrants was arrested following a standoff with SWAT agents at a home in north Charlotte Thursday, police said.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said its SWAT unit is assisting officers at a situation on Crawford Drive, near the intersection of McAllister Drive and Beatties Ford Road, next to Fred Alexander Park.
CMPD confirmed the suspect was taken into custody just before 2 p.m. and said there is no threat to the public. Roads in the area reopened shortly after the situation was resolved.
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