Standoff ends with wanted man in custody in Dayton

A wanted person prompted a large police presence in the 700 block of Westwood Avenue in Dayton on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

A wanted person prompted a large police presence in the 700 block of Westwood Avenue in Dayton on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

A wanted man is in custody following a standoff in Dayton Wednesday afternoon.

Dayton officers responded to the 700 block of Westwood Avenue at 1:33 p.m. for a wanted person, according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch.

He went into his residence and prevented officers from entering, Dayton police said.

The man eventually came outside and was arrested. He was booked into the Montgomery County Jail.

The standoff lasted for about five hours.

A 46-year-old man was arrested in the 700 block of Westwood Avenue around 6:45 p.m., according to jail booking records.

He was arrested on a probation violation, as well as preliminary resisting arrest and obstructing official business charges.

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