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Public SafetyMonday, November 2

Swanton police have a person in custody after a Sunday shelter-in-place alert

The Daily Toledo teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you live near Valley Woods Drive and North Main Street in Swanton, your Sunday night got interrupted. Police urged residents to stay inside and avoid the area while they searched for a potentially armed individual, and the suspect is now in custody.

  • Where: North Main Street (State Hwy. 64) and Valley Woods Drive
  • Status: alert lifted, person in custody

WTVG reported that the department announced the public safety alert Sunday night. Police Chief Trejo asked people to avoid the area. When WTVG reported, the department had not publicly disclosed the person's name, a description or why the person was thought to be dangerous.

Swanton police asked residents to take four steps

StepWhat police asked
Stay putStay inside and lock doors
TravelAvoid unnecessary travel or activity outside
TipsReport suspicious activity to 911
UpdatesFollow instructions from local authorities

Source: WTVG

Sources: WTOL, WTVG

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