Man barricades himself in Omaha home, reportedly found in dryer

Omaha Police on Thursday arrested a man who had barricaded himself in a home near Park Avenue and Dodge Street.

August 19, 2021Updated: September 25, 2021
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. -- Omaha Police on Thursday arrested a man who had barricaded himself in a home near Park Avenue and Dodge Street. OPD said the man was found hiding in a drying.

SWAT officers were seen escorting a man out of the home about 45 minutes after they were seen going in.

Park Avenue was closed Thursday afternoon as tactical police crews worked to resolve the situation.

OPD had SWAT on scene, including an armored vehicle.

Officers were surrounding the area as others in tactical gear entered the home around 2:15 p.m.

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