CPD arrests barricaded man after overnight standoff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Friday morning CPD said the incident is ongoing and crisis negotiations have gone on through the night to get the man to surrender. At around 10:15 a.m. the department reported it had arrested Devon M. Franklin after 9 a.m. Franklin was taken to an area hospital.

Franklin will be charged with three counts of pointing and presenting a firearm at family members. He’s accused of forcing them out of the home at gunpoint.

An additional charge has been added to his charges, the new charge is a breach of peace of a high & aggravated nature.

According to officials, Franklin has a bond hearing tomorrow at 9 a.m at the Municipal Courthouse next to Columbia Police Department HQ.

The man who pointed a gun at relatives & refused to surrender to #ColumbiaPDSC in Wood Creek Farms remains in jail on a $150K bond. Devon Franklin is also charged w/Possession of Cocaine & Possession w/Intent to Distribute Marijuana. Prohibited from going to neighborhood. pic.twitter.com/vG2314ZJBz
— Columbia Police Dept (@ColumbiaPDSC) November 7, 2022

Emergency call in Wood Creek Farms has ended with the suspect’s arrest. Devon M. Franklin was arrested shortly after 9:00 a.m. He’s been taken to a local hospital & will be transported to jail afterwards. pic.twitter.com/cDSmLOusAI
— Columbia Police Dept (@ColumbiaPDSC) November 4, 2022

The Wood Creek Farms incident continues. #ColumbiaPDSC crisis negotiators have been working to convince the man to surrender. Updates will be posted here. pic.twitter.com/CsTTpiytfG
— Columbia Police Dept (@ColumbiaPDSC) November 4, 2022

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According to the Columbia Police Department, officers are responding to a man who they believe is armed in the Woodcreek Farms neighborhood.

Investigators say officers responded to the situation after receiving a call around 4 p.m.

Officials say the man has been displaying signs of erratic behavior and refuses to come out of his home.

Officers also say his family members are unharmed and safe. A team of crisis negotiators is currently on the scene in an effort to speak with the man.

The scene remains active and is isolated to one home where the suspect is located. #ColumbiaPDSC officers previously told nearby residents to stay indoors. The area is well patrolled by law enforcement.
— Columbia Police Dept (@ColumbiaPDSC) November 4, 2022

We will keep you updated as the story develops.

Teams of #ColumbiaPDSC officers are inside Wood Creek Farms neighborhood after a man, who’s likely armed refuses to come out of his home. He’s been displaying erratic behavior. Family members are safe & unharmed. Updates posted here. pic.twitter.com/6Nmo10PIRo
— Columbia Police Dept (@ColumbiaPDSC) November 3, 2022

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