Charlotte Police Send In SWAT To End Overnight Standoff

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Charlotte police attempting to arrest a man on outstanding warrants late Monday evening found themselves in an overnight standoff that prompted them to temporarily move local residents out of the neighborhood for their safety. Demont Maurice Forte, a man police say has a long history of violent offenses, was finally taken into custody by SWAT team members Tuesday morning around 8:20 a.m.

Forte, 41, was wanted on outstanding warrants for Felony Breaking and Entering (Terrorize), Assault on a Female and Communicating Threats, CMPD said in a statement detailing the incident. Detectives arriving at the home attempted to convince Forte to surrender peacefully, but he refused, triggering the mobilization of negotiators and SWAT team members.

The April 24 incident began around 10:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of St. Mark Street, and prompted the closure of St. Mark Street at Mitchell Street.

The standoff occurred in the 1900 block fo St. Mark Street/ Google maps

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Forte has an extensive criminal record that includes more than 40 arrests for numerous violent and drug related offenses that also include a 1992 murder arrest, CMPD said. He is scheduled to be transferred to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s office.

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