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Suspect Arrested After Hours-Long Barricade on Ferry Street in Everett

Investigators are withholding the suspect’s identity as police say SWAT and crisis negotiators used ladder trucks and de-escalation tactics to secure the scene.

Overview

  • Police responded to a report of a person barricaded at 14 Ferry Street, which unfolded Wednesday and lasted nearly five hours before an arrest was made.
  • Everett officers called in the North Metro SWAT Team and crisis negotiators to manage a situation police described as potentially armed and dangerous.
  • First responders used ladder trucks to reach the third story and focused on negotiation and tactical measures to avoid violence.
  • The suspect was taken into custody by SWAT with no reported injuries, and authorities have not released the person’s name or charges.
  • The investigation remains active, officials urged residents to avoid Ferry Street during the response, and further details are expected as police provide updates.