Man with multiple warrants taken into custody
Police officers went to the 1500 block of Caddo around 2:23 p.m. Monday for a warrant service for 39-year-old William Corey Cook, of Belton, who has warrants out of Temple for Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Strangulation, and Aggravated Kidnapping. As officers arrived, Cook was outside the residence, saw the patrol units, and ran inside. It was previously reported that Cook had firearms in the residence.
Officers set a perimeter, placed an Unmanned Aerial System in the air, and put SWAT on standby. Members of the Crisis Negotiation Team were able to make contact by phone and convince Cook to come out peacefully and surrender. Officers took him into custody without incident and transported him to the Bell County Jail. No injuries have been reported.
Belton teacher accused of Sexual Assault of a Child
This case is under investigation. If you have any information on this case, you can contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477.
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