Man arrested after Eagan standoff
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - Eagan police say a standoff along Rahn Road ended safely Monday afternoon.
Eagan investigation
The backstory:
Eagan police put out a warning shortly after 9:30 a.m. about an ongoing situation along Rahn Road and Diffley Road.
At the time, police were asking the public to avoid the area until further notice.
What we know:
Shortly after noon, officers issued an update saying the situation had resolved safely after four hours of negotiations.
"This was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the greater community," police said. "Thank you for your patience while our officers worked to bring this to a safe outcome for everyone involved. We're grateful to serve this community."
Dig deeper:
Police say the standoff centered around an apartment complex just north of Diffley Road. The individual that was taken into custody is being booked into Dakota County Jail on charges of threats of violence, assault, and disorderly conduct.