Man arrested following hours long standoff in Talent

Talent, Ore. — There was a large police presence on South Pacific Highway in Talent, Thursday afternoon.

Talent Police were called to the Mei Sum restaurant for a report that a wanted man was at the location. When officers arrived the man was hiding in a closet, refusing to come out. Police say he stated he had a gun. Following 2 hours of negotiations the suspect surrendered.

Police have identified him as Rhys Fong. They say he had a warrant out for assault. Upon further investigation no weapon was found.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Medford Police, Ashland Police and Phoenix Police assisted the agency with its investigation.

 

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