Spencer, Iowa — A Spencer man was taken into custody following a standoff with police that lasted for about six-and-one-half hours Tuesday night.
Spencer Police Chief Mark Warburton says his officers were sent to an address in the 500-block of East 1st Street around 7:55 Tuesday night, to investigate a threat complaint. Warburton says their investigation revealed that a Spencer man had threatened neighbors while displaying a crossbow. Witnesses indicated that the subject had retreated inside his residence immediately following the incident.
Officers attempted to make contact with the man, who Warburton identifies as 56-year old Todd Norgaard, but their attempts were unsuccessful. As a result, Warbuton says the HEAT (High risk Entry and Assault Team) was activated. Warburton says that, through negotiations, the standoff was ended about 2:30 Wednesday morning.
Warburton says Norgaard was charged with Intimidation With A Dangerous Weapon, a Class C Felony; Assault While Displaying A Dangeruos Weapon, an Aggravated Misdemeanor; and 2nd Degree Harrassment, a Serious Misdemeanor.
