Crime & Safety

Man In Custody After Police Incident On Packard Avenue: Report

Cudahy Police Department asked the public to avoid an area of Packard Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Reports show a man is now in custody.

CUDAHY, WI — Cudahy Police told WISN 12 News a man has been taken into custody in connection with the police presence on South Packard Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

Cudahy Police Department said there was an ongoing incident and asked members of the public to avoid the areas of 5100-5400 South Packard Avenue. Police said the incident was over and the area is now opened back up.

Police said a woman calling them from a home on 5200 South Packard Avenue said her son threatened to shoot her, the police and himself, according to the report from WISN 12.

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The man told police over the phone he had multiple weapons, reports show.

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