Suspect set house on fire during standoff in Old Brooklyn

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – One person was taken into custody after a standoff and a fire in the city’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood.

The situation at a house in the 4600 block of Bader Ave. began around 10 p.m. Tuesday when Cleveland Police Second District officers went to the home to search for a man wanted for multiple felony warrants.

Cleveland Police said officers were given consent to check the home, but as they approached the rear staircase, the suspect threatened to shoot if they continued.

Officers retreated and attempted negotiations, but the suspect refused to surrender and barricaded himself inside, making threats about a shootout and possessing explosives.

SWAT officers and the Bomb Squad were called to the scene and officers said as SWAT entered the home, the suspect set the fire and fled out the back.

After a brief foot chase, the suspect was arrested at 3:06 a.m. Wednesday.

His name has not been released.

Cleveland Firefighters said they fought the blaze from the exterior, due to concerns of possible traps or explosives inside.

Damage is estimated at $80,000.

Police added five cats and two dogs are believed to have died in the fire.

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