Barricaded Fugitive Caused Road Closure in Howell County This Afternoon

The Howell County Sherriff’s Department closed a portion of County Road 7040 near Caufield this afternoon.  The Howell County Swat had a fugitive who was armed and had barricaded himself inside a residence.  The Sherriff’s Department announced that they now have the fugitive in custody and the road is open for traffic once again.

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