HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — A police standoff in rural Hayward.
The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office said an armed subject barricaded themselves in a residence on Sun N Sno Road, east of Hayward. The suspect was not known to the homeowners, but the person had entered an unoccupied home and was discovered there on noon on Sunday.
Police said the suspect had multiple firearms and police were negotiating to have them cooperate and exit the residence. Police said the situation was ongoing but there was no danger to the public at this time.
Police request the public avoid the area of Sun N Snow Road. More information will be released as it develops.