Officers arrest ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect at Ferndale motel after standoff

Several law enforcement agencies gathered near Barrett Road and Main Street in Ferndale for an armed and dangerous suspect at the Super 8 Motel, Washington State Patrol Trooper Jacob Kennett tweeted at around 7 a.m. on Tuesday.

Those inside the motel were asked to shelter in place. Other members of the public were asked to avoid the area during an apparent standoff.

The motel is near Interstate 5 at the Main Street northbound ramps. Video from a Washington State Department of Transportation camera showed officers were still at the scene three hours later.

At 10 a.m., a WSDOT camera showed a SWAT vehicle arrive at the scene.

Shortly after, City of Ferndale officials said the suspect was taken into custody at 10:10 a.m.


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