UPDATE: 32-year-old Andrew Barrett was arrested following a SWAT standoff near the 16000 block of Hamilton Street in Granger.  Authorities initiated a warrant investigation just before 1:00 PM, which led our team to the 16000 block of Hamilton Street, where Barrett was believed to be inside a home.

After he refused to come out, the St. Joseph County Metro SWAT made up of officers from  St. Joseph County, Mishawaka, and Pokagon) was activated. Negotiators and patrol officers were also called in to assist.

Two small children and two adults were also inside the home at the time. At approximately 4:23 PM, SWAT breached the door and deployed distraction devices, leading to Barrett’s arrest in the basement. Barrett was transported to the hospital for evaluation and will ultimately be booked into the St. Joseph County Jail.

He was wanted out of multiple states, including:

Indiana: parole violation with underlying charges of intimidation (stalking), neglect of a dependent, operating while intoxicated, and endangerment.
Michigan: simple assault, resisting arrest, and child abuse.
Colorado: domestic assault.

ORGINAL:  ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- Negotiators with the SWAT team are assisting the St. Joseph County and Mishawaka police departments in serving a warrant for a wanted suspect near the 16000 block of Hamilton Street in Granger.

The public is being asked to avoid the area.