OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — Police said a suspect was taken into custody after a stand-off in Owensboro on Saturday.
Officers said they got a tip that Johnathan Embry, 34, was at English Park.
According to a news release, when officers approached Embry, he said he had a gun and would use it. He was taken into custody and police said he did not have a gun.
Earlier in the day, police said Embry ran from officers and into a motel room on Triplett Street.
Parts of Parrish Avenue and Triplett Street were blocked off during the stand-off.
Once police were able to get into the motel room, no one was found inside.
Police said Embry escaped the room from a small opening at ground level.
Embry was wanted on outstanding warrants and now faces more charges.
