Papillion Standoff Ends Peacefully
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Family issue caused concerns
Posted: 2:07 PM Dec 6, 2008
Last Updated: 10:08 PM Dec 6, 2008
Reporter: Bryan Latham
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A standoff in a Papillion neighborhood ended peacefully Saturday morning. Residents were surprised to awaken and see their streets blocked off while some were asked to evacuate.

When Denise Wolever awoke she couldn't believe her eyes. "Lots of police cars and there was a mobile response unit, there were orange cones blocking off our street here."

Papillion Police were called to a home off Evergreen Drive and Redwood Lane around 6:30 a.m. They received calls from outsiders indicating threats were coming from inside a residence to relatives living elsewhere.

"There was an indication there were some weapons present and may have been involved with the situation and therefore we take all precautions,” said Papillion Police Chief Leonard Houloose, who said a father and son were inside the home.

Unable to make contact with them, the South Metro Swat Team was called in. By about 11:30 a.m., it was over.

"The father of course had been asleep so he really didn’t know what was going on and ultimately the other individual inside the house was also asleep. That would explain part of the reason why we were unable to make contact," said Chief Houloose.

Apparently the son had earlier made some threats to a relative before falling sleep. Houloose said the boy was taken into custody and to the hospital for medical evaluation. No word if any charges will be filed. His age was not disclosed.

Police did not say what led up to the disturbance. Neighbors told Channel 6 News the boy's parents are going through a divorce.

The incident won't change Wolever's feelings about the neighborhood. "I'm sure it was probably just an isolated incident, something happened. Families, we can all have our problems."

Chief Houloose was happy it ended as quietly as it did. "We are very fortunate in that everybody remained calm, which is of great help to us. It turned out about as best as we could hope for."

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Posted by: ME on Dec 8, 2008 at 01:17 PM
I think a lot of people, more than anyone realizes, are under a lot of stress right now and it does manifest itself in strange ways. Hopefully, everything will be fine. Papillion is a great town with great people.

Posted by: Tyler on Dec 7, 2008 at 09:58 PM
i went to high school with the young man so sad so much potential for such a promising person

Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 7, 2008 at 07:17 PM
Joanne, stop telling people good things about Papillion. We want to keep Papillion safe, not attract the types who want to take advantage of our safe environment. Tell them what a great, safe community Ralston is.

Posted by: KeithSr on Dec 7, 2008 at 08:02 AM
For some of us in Papillion, this situation meant a detour and maybe getting to work a little late. On the other hand, everyone involved came out alive. That was an easy trade off.

Posted by: Joanne on Dec 6, 2008 at 06:34 PM
I recieved a phone call from my mother in law who happens to live in north omaha, saying she is sure glad she dosent live in Papillion, Cant see how people are so blind, this was not a gang related insident but a family dispute. could of happened anywhere. obviously north omaha is in the news for such things way more then Papillion. This city is rated in the top 10 cities in the country for saftey. where is north Omaha ranked?

Posted by: Phillis on Dec 6, 2008 at 05:23 PM
Thank you so much Denise for your observations in such a devastating time. Everyone appreciates your insight. What a great neighbor you are! We definately need more neighbors like you! :-)

Posted by: barney on Dec 6, 2008 at 03:05 PM
gotta love neighbors with sensitive hearing.

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