Bemidji Standoff Ends With Arrest

A standoff near Bemidji ended peacefully with one man taken into custody.

56–year–old Douglas Westrum was arrested around 10 o’clock last night after authorities raided his house.

They say Westrum was extremely intoxicated and shots were fired in the house during a domestic disturbance.

They were able to help two others inside the house to get out safely.

Westrum faces charges of assault and reckless discharge of a firearm.

Authorities had issued a Code Red alert around 5 o’clock telling people near Archery Road to stay inside.