Lexington Police respond to barricaded suspect on Coventry Drive
UPDATE: Lexington Police Deparment has arrested Matthew Johns on multple warrants after more than 4 hours of negotiations.
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The Lexington Police Department confirmed that 28-year-old Matthew Johns is inside the home, and wanted in connection with two traffic warrants. As of 7pm Wednesday night Crisis team negotiators were able to make contact with Johns by phone. Authorities say he is still not coming out of the home. ABC Columbia is on scene and will continue to bring you updates as they become available.
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – The 100 block of Coventry Drive to Teesdale Court is closed to all traffic as the Lexington Police Department responds to a suspect who has barricaded themself in a home wanted on multiple warrants.
(1/2) The Lexington Police Department is currently on scene a barricaded subject in a residence who is wanted on multiple warrants on the 200 block of Coventry Drive.
The 100 block of Coventry Drive to Teesdale Court is closed to all traffic. pic.twitter.com/8I6UX0pBeY
— Lexington Police(SC) (@LexingtonPD) October 17, 2018
Residents of Rauch Street will be allowed to get to their homes, according to LPD. But, Residents of Coventry will need to access the neighborhood throught the Mallard Lakes neighborhood.
(2/2) Residents of Rauch Street will be permitted access to their residences.
Residents of Coventry will need to access the neighborhood through the Mallard Lakes neighborhood. pic.twitter.com/lxH9x5IRPe
— Lexington Police(SC) (@LexingtonPD) October 17, 2018
