Police standoff in Conyers ends; suspect in custody
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CONYERS, Ga. - Conyers police have taken a wanted suspect is in custody following a police standoff in the Park Circle area that prompted traffic delays and a heavy law enforcement response.
What we know:
The Conyers Police Department initially reported a large officer presence in the neighborhood and advised local drivers to seek alternate routes while law enforcement worked to resolve the situation.
Authorities instructed nearby residents to exercise caution and follow all directions from officers on scene.
Police later upgraded the advisory to a barricaded subject situation involving a wanted individual. Department officials confirmed the suspect was taken into custody without further incident and said additional details will be provided as more verified information becomes available.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released details regarding the identity of the individual inside or what led to the incident.
The Source: The information in this article was gathered from a release by the Conyers Police Department.