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James Wright, 41, climbed onto the roof of 824 Hodapp Ave. in Dayton on Monday, November 23 after U.S. Marshalls attempted to serve Wright a warrant for a probation violation. Officers talked Wright down from the roof after about 30 minutes and took him to the Montgomery County Jail.

Staff photo by Ty Greenlees James Wright, 41, climbed onto the roof of 824 Hodapp Ave. in Dayton on Monday, November 23 after U.S. Marshalls attempted to serve Wright a warrant for a probation violation. Officers talked Wright down from the roof after about 30 minutes and took him to the Montgomery County Jail.

By Ty Greenlees, Staff Writer Updated 9:36 AM Monday, November 23, 2009

DAYTON — A man wanted by U.S. marshals went to his roof and reportedly threatened to jump Monday morning, Nov. 23.

Marshals attempted to serve a warrant about an alleged probation violation to James Wright, 41, at 824 Hodapp Ave., about 7:45 a.m.

Officers went to the front and back of the house and attempted to contact Wright. He opened then closed the door and fled to the roof of the house, where he threatened to jump, officers said.

Dayton police and fire departments were called to assist, and officers talked Wright down from the roof about 8:20 a.m.

He was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County jail.

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