Ozaukee County Sheriff responds to 'dangerous subject,' issues shelter in place order
A "tactical situation" is occurring on Fox Glen Road in Fredonia on May 9, and nearby residents are advised to stay in their homes, according to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office.
"The subject remains in his residence, however, he is considered extremely dangerous as he's heavily armed with firearms," the sheriff's office wrote in a Facebook post. "Ongoing attempts are being made to de-escalate the situation."
As of 5:57 a.m., the sheriff's office said it would be calling residents of Fox Glen Road, Pheasant Lane and Partridge Lane and providing them to option to stay inside their home, or be escorted out of the area by an officer. Any outgoing travel will be going north to Martin Avenue
Additionally, residents of Edmaro Street may leave the area going south but should "use extreme caution when driving out," the sheriff's office said.
The nearby St. John Church and St. John's daycare center are closed May 9 due to the ongoing threat, the sheriff's office said. Authorities turned off power in the neighborhood overnight but restored it at 5:20 a.m.
"The situation remains volatile as the subject refuses to cooperate," the sheriff's office said.
Authorities will continue to provide updates on the incident on Facebook, in the post below:
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ozaukee County tactical situation: Shelter in place order in Fredonia
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