SRT Team Activated After Suspect Makes Threats During Spooner Arrest Attempt

Multiple law enforcement agencies collaborated to arrest Joseph C. Harris after he 'would not cooperate'.

SRT Team Activated After Suspect Makes Threats During Spooner Arrest Attempt

SPOONER, WI -- Multiple law enforcement agencies collaborated to arrest Joseph C. Harris after he 'would not cooperate', according to a press release from the Spooner Police Department.

PRESS RELEASE

On August 20, 2024, Spooner Police Department, along with Washburn County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to take a male suspect, Joseph Carl Harris, 41 years old, at 601 Oak Street, into custody for domestic-related issues, along with a Department of Correction Arrest Warrant. Joseph would not cooperate.

As the day progressed, Joseph started making threats to injure others as well as himself. The Washburn SRT team was activated and responded. Joseph was taken into custody without incident.

The City of Spooner would like to thank the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office for the assistance with this matter.

-- Chief Kronberger

Last Update: Aug 21, 2024 11:37 am CDT

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