Spencer Man Faces Charges After Sunday Standoff

Spencer, Iowa (RI) — A Spencer man is facing several charges after a domestic disturbance call turned into a standoff at a home Sunday.

Upon arrival, we’re told officers determined the suspect, 21-year-old Dawson Walker, had threatened the occupants of the home with a gun and was keeping them locked inside. Officers made entry into the house and evacuated the occupants safely, along with removing the firearm.

Police say Walker armed himself with a butcher knife, and a standoff ensued. Walker eventually gave up and exited the home, where police took him into custody without further incident.

Walker was charged with felon in possession of a firearm, domestic abuse assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, operation without owner’s consent, false imprisonment and interference with official acts.

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