Custody exchange leads to SWAT, large police presence in Trotwood Friday

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A man who barricaded himself in a home during a child custody exchange Friday resulted in a large police presence and SWAT response.

Around 12:47 p.m., Trotwood police responded to the 3400 block of Shiloh Springs Road to assist with a child custody exchange.

“During the encounter, the situation escalated into a barricaded subject incident, prompting the activation of the Montgomery County Regional SWAT team to assist in safely resolving the standoff,” Trotwood police said.

Shawn L. Wheeler. Photo courtesy Miami Valley Jails.

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Crews resolved the situation safely with no injuries, according to police.

Shawn L. Wheeler was arrested and booked into the Montgomery County Jail around 8:30 p.m., according to jail records.

He’s facing one count of inducing panic in Montgomery County Municipal Court Western Division.

Multiple units at Willowood Apartments were evacuated due to the standoff, according to court records.

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