A stand-off that began Tuesday evening in Glenwood ended nearly an hour later, with the suspect being taken into custody after a brief struggle. According to Glenwood Police, officers responded to a domestic situation involving an armed subject, at 914 Green Street, at around 6:25-p.m. The alleged victim was able to leave the residence, and advised law enforcement the suspect, 61-year old Thomas Sawyer, had numerous firearms inside, and was in possession of a loaded weapon.

Deputies with the Mills, Montgomery, and Fremont County Sheriff’s Offices, along with Tabor Police, and members of the Iowa State Patrol, all assisted with the incident. Officers were able to get Sawyer to leave his residence, and after a brief struggle, he was taken into custody at around 7:20-p.m.

Sawyer was brought to the Mills County Jail and charged with Domestic Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, (felony) Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, and Interference with Official Acts.