SWAT arrests man after he barricaded himself in Provo complex
Nov 18, 2024, 5:46 PM | Updated: Nov 19, 2024, 2:34 pm
PROVO — A man who barricaded himself in a housing complex refused to leave his housing after being served an eviction notice on Monday afternoon.
According to Provo police, Jared Nephi Agee, 45, was previously served an eviction notice to leave Skyline North Apartments on 40 N. 300 South.
When management and the constable went to serve Agee his most recent notices on Monday, they “heard two loud ‘popping’ noises they thought were gunshots,” according to the police affidavit. This caused the complex to be evacuated.
Police reported that Agee barricaded himself in his room and refused to come out.
“(Agee) was told multiple times to come outside but again refused and would yell and throw things making really loud noises and damaging the apartment,” the affidavit stated.
According to police, SWAT and other resources were called to assist in arresting Agee. After using gas and “other police tools,” Agee exited the window and was taken into custody.
The affidavit stated that Agee “severely damaged” the apartment with holes. Police believe Agee used an “eightball wrapping in a sheet and swinging it around loud enough that caused the popping sounds.”
Police reported that Agee had a history of being disorderly and using drugs.
According to the housing complex’s website, Skyline North Apartments is housing for homeless and disabled residents.
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