Emporia Police have arrested one individual following a standoff at a West Emporia residence Wednesday night.
According to Emporia Police Captain Ray Mattas, officers were called to 724 Wilson Street just before 4 pm for a reported domestic violence situation. Once on scene officers were confronted by a man with a machete, later identified as 55-year-old Dwayne L. Ford.
Officers were able to remove all occupants from the home before Emporia Police Detective Kevin Shireman attempted to negotiate with Ford. During the negotiations, Ford was struck with a non-lethal 40 mm rubber projectile in the leg and moved back inside of the home.
Negotiations continued until Ford surrendered without further incident right around 6:50 pm according to Mattas.
Ford was then treated for possible injuries and taken to the Lyon County Jail where he remains at last word on suspicion of battery and aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer. Formal charges are pending.
Ford also had an outstanding warrant for bond revocation through Lyon County District Court in 2022 and was convicted of robbery in Johnson County from an incident dating back to 1991.
In addition to Emporia Police, Lyon and Coffey County deputies also responded to the scene.
7:20 pm Wednesday: Man arrested after apparent standoff in west Emporia
One man has been jailed after an apparent standoff in West Emporia on Wednesday.
The man surrendered to authorities after leaving 724 Wilson shortly after 6:30 pm. He was then directed to EMTs on standby for observation and possible treatment before being taken to the Lyon County Jail.
Emporia Police responded around 4 pm after an unspecified incident. Within the first hour, officers fired at least one non-lethal round, hitting the man in the leg, however, Emporia Police Captain Ray Mattas says the situation was “successfully resolved” without the need of additional force.
After being hit by the round the man went back into the home and remained there until surrendering to authorities. Over the course of the situation, other area law enforcement agencies were called in to assist EPD including the Lyon and Coffey County Sheriff’s Offices.
The man’s name is not currently being released. Further details will be released by Emporia Police.
6 pm Wednesday: Heavy law enforcement presence continues in 700 block of Wilson
Several local law enforcement agencies and Emporia Fire have converged on a house in west-central Emporia for reasons that are currently unclear.
The situation at 724 Wilson began unfolding by late afternoon. KVOE News observed law enforcement talking with a male before the man went inside the house. Emporia Police, the EPD Special Response Team, Lyon County deputies, Lyon County Emergency Management are on site along with Emporia Fire/EMS and Coffey County deputies.
Wilson is currently blocked between Seventh and Ninth. With Mary Herbert Education Center across the street, the USD 253 Board of Education meeting has been moved to Walnut Elementary. The start time remains at 6:30 pm.
This is a fluid situation. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates.
KVOE News reporters Tagan Trahoon and Dylan Sherwood contributed to this report.
