NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – “I used to be fairly disturbed to see {that a} toddler was concerned and to listen to what was occurring… it was very saddening,” stated Norman resident Walker Hinds.
The tense moments unfolding early Wednesday on the northeast aspect of Norman.
It began round 4 a.m. as a high-speed police chase miles away in southwest Oklahoma Metropolis close to S. forty fourth and Santa Fe.
“Our officers observed a automobile that matched the outline of somebody that they have been identified to have felony warrants,” stated Sgt. Rob Robertson with Oklahoma Metropolis Police.
The person behind the wheel has been recognized as Adam Herrera.
He blew a tire in a Lincoln city automotive as soon as he received to Norman.
When he received out of the automotive, police have been shocked to see him holding a toddler.
“On the finish of the pursuit the topic had a baby, a two-year-old baby that he was holding hostage with a knife,” stated Trooper Eric Foster with the Oklahoma Freeway Patrol.
Police instantly going into excessive alert, bringing within the tactical crew and negotiators.
“The suspect has not tried to hurt the kid has solely made threats in opposition to himself,” stated Sgt. Robertson.
At one level, Herrera advised officers the kid was his daughter.
“Time is on our aspect with one thing like this, the welfare of the kid is of the upmost significance,” stated Sgt. Robertson.
After a number of hours, Herrera dropped the knife, and police have been in a position to get that toddler out of his palms into security.
“It was overwhelming to see them get custody of the kid,” stated Hinds.
Police additionally in a position to arrest Herrera calmly, and with out incident.
“To see him go into police custody was relieving additionally,” stated Hinds.
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Police, troopers, and those that reside close by are glad this did not finish worse.
“Simply completely satisfied to see that it ended peacefully,” stated Hinds.
The toddler is house protected and was not injured.
Hererra was booked on a number of complaints together with baby endangerment and eluding police.
