ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE
A man has been arrested on multiple charges after a standoff in Northwest Roanoke Tuesday evening.
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Police first arrived in the area around 4:30 p.m. to serve warrants on Shyne Williams, who is 19.
We’re told William is facing charges out of Radford and Roanoke City. They are as follows:
- Radford: Two felony counts of felony with possession of guns
- Roanoke: Three misdemeanor counts of intimidations, two misdemeanor counts of domestic assault and battery, one protective order
No one was injured in the process.
UPDATE
The Roanoke Police Department is asking citizens to avoid a portion of Orange Ave. NW for their safety.
Police said they’re serving warrants for weapons charges on Shyne Williams.
The tactical response team is on the scene and U.S. Marshals assisting.
Authorities first arrived at 4:30 p.m. and they aren’t sure if Williams is alone in the house. We’re told Williams may have access to weapons.
Though the teams are working to communicate with Williams, there has been no response yet.
Orange Ave. NW from 10th Street to 13th Street is blocked off to through traffic at this time.
ORIGINAL STORY
The Roanoke Police Department is asking citizens to avoid a portion of Orange Ave. NW due to an incident in the area.
Police ask that people avoid traveling on Orange Ave. NW from 10th Street to 13th Street.
A resident in the area told 10 News there is a large police presence at the location.
10 News is working for you to learn more and this article will be updated as more details become available.
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