Crime & Safety
Man Arrested After Standoff In Lakewood: Police
Vernon Hazel, 54, was involved in a standoff with officers for more than six hours, Lakewood police said.
LAKEWOOD, CO — A man was arrested Thursday night after a long standoff with police at a home in Lakewood, officials said.
Vernon Hazel, 54, is accused of "shooting multiple rounds from a firearm both in and out of the home," according to the Lakewood Police Department.
Police were called to the 900 block of South Sheridan around 3:55 p.m., and a Code Red shelter in place order was issued to the surrounding neighborhood, police said. Neighbors were warned that an "active shooter" was firing rounds, according to officials.
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"Over the course of several hours, multiple attempts by negotiators were made to get Mr. Hazel to exit the home," Lakewood police said in a news release.
"Those attempts were ignored by Mr. Hazel and he continued shooting off rounds."
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The West Metro Swat Team was able to get into the home around 10:30 p.m., and Hazel was arrested, police said.
No injuries were reported during the standoff.
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