The Olney Police Department responded to a residence Sunday after receiving information that a subject with an outstanding warrant for escape and considered armed and dangerous was inside a home located at 318 West Butler St. Police attempted to make contact with 47-year-old George T. Grove but the situation turned into a barricaded subject inside the home. The area was secured and assistance was requested and received from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, ILEAS SWAT Team, Illinois State Police Crisis Negotiations, along with other local Law Enforcement agencies.
After exhausting all options, the ILEAS SWAT Team made entry into the residence. Grove was taken into custody without incident.
The investigation is ongoing and any further information will be released by the Richland County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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