A MAN IS IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING A FOUR HOUR STANDOFF WITH POLICE AT HIS NORTHEAST ALBUQUERQUE HOME ON WEDNESDAY. APD SAYS THE MAN THREATENED OFFICERS WITH A KNIFE, THREW HIS TWO DOGS OUT THE WINDOW, AND EVEN SET THE HOUSE ON FIRE.
IT HAPPENED NEAR ACADEMY AND BURLISON NORTHEAST. THE DOGS DID NOT APPEAR TO BE INJURED AND IT’S UNCLEAR HOW MUCH DAMAGE THE FIRE DID.
POLICE SAY THE MAN, NOT PUBLICLY IDENTIFIED, WOULD BE TAKEN TO A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY.
