LOGAN — A 36-year-old man was arrested after allegedly threatening his family with a gun, according to deputies. Victor Michael Chavira was booked Thursday night into the Cache County Jail after SWAT teams stormed his home.
Cache County Sheriff’s Lt. Tim Ramirez said deputies were originally called to a Nibley residence Wednesday, Sept. 6, on report of Chavira making threats to shoot himself and family members. He reportedly had a semi-automatic handgun that he was waving around.
Ramirez explained that deputies were able to remove the family members from the home and ensure their safety. They then began attempting to negotiate with Chavira by phone.
Due to the suspect’s escalating behavior and statements, Ramirez said it was deemed necessary to call in the Cache-Logan SWAT team. This however caused Chavira to cease communication with negotiators.
Family members told deputies, Chavira was heavily intoxicated.
In an effort to de-escalate the situation, Ramirez explained that the SWAT team stood down but detectives continued surveillance on the home overnight and Thursday.
At approximately 5 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the negotiation team was able to make contact again with Chavira by phone. He allegedly continued to make threats of violence and refused to surrender.
SWAT teams were redeployed and took Chavira safely into custody after “a high-risk search warrant was served on the home,” explained Ramirez. The suspect was checked by medical staff and then booked on suspicion of aggravated assault, intoxication, threat of violence, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, and resisting arrest.
Ramirez said the sheriff’s office commended the efforts of all personnel involved in the incident, for their professionalism and dedication to public safety. The incident remains under further investigation.
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