GREENVILLE — A shelter-in-place order was lifted for a Darke County neighborhood after at least 3 hours on Tuesday.
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Greenville police and Darke County sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of an incident involving “a person in crisis” on Avenue A near Garst Avenue Tuesday afternoon, according to Greenville Police Chief Ryan Benge.
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The police department initially posted to social media that officers were dealing with a “barricaded subject” in this area.
Benge said as a precaution, nearby roadways were temporarily closed and residents were asked to shelter in place.
Officers contacted the individual over the phone and got them to surrender after approximately three hours.
Medics transported the person to a nearby hospital.
This incident is not being treated as a criminal investigation.
“The primary goal of law enforcement was to ensure the safety of the individual in crisis and to protect the surrounding community. We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of local residents during this time,” Benge said.
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