Holton Man Arrested After Forcing Entry, Barricading in Home

SWAT was called to the scene just outside of Holton.

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(Ripley County, Ind.) - One person is in custody after SWAT was called to a Ripley County residence on Tuesday. 

It was approximately 3:20 a.m. when Ripley County Sheriff's deputies were called to a home on County Road 500 N, outside of Holton for a report of a male, later identified as Micah Hewitt, who unlawfully entered a residence. 

The caller reported there were two adults and two children in the residence, hiding in a bathroom.

Deputies surrounded the residence and escorted the family out through a bedroom window to safety. A short time later, deputies used a public address system requesting Hewitt exit the home and surrender. The Indiana State Police responded and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) was called to the scene. 

Once a search warrant was obtained, and after several hours of ordering Hewitt to exit the home and surrender, SWAT made a forced entry into the home. At that time, Hewitt came to a door and surrendered peacefully. 

Hewitt had two active felony warrants in Ripley County and had been evading arrest since 2023. 

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