HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A large police presence in Howard Tuesday night was caused by a person in a mental health crisis making threats.
According to a news release, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office was notified that a subject was experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental health professions were sent to provide services, but the situation escalated “and there was a threat involving weapons located inside the residence.”
The mental health professionals requested the assistance of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, and the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Unit along with the Crisis Negotiation Team responded to the scene.
The incident happened near the 2700 block of Holly Way.
The subject was eventually taken into custody and will receive mental health treatment.
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