SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – A police officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a struggle during a search warrant where a suspect with multiple firearms resisted arrest.
According to the Sun Prairie Police Department, officers and detectives were aided by the Dane County Tactical Response Team in the search warrant concerning a weapons violation investigation.
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The investigation into a convicted felon, identified as Lloyd Watson, resulted in an active warrant for his arrest. Officers performed the search warrant within the 400 block of South Bird Street on Friday morning.
The officer was injured due to resistance reportedly displayed by Watson. Officers seized multiple firearms and several rounds of ammunition, including a stolen AR-15.
Police Chief Kevin Warych said the following in the release:
“These are especially dangerous situations, where officers put their lives on the line with the goal of removing dangerous weapons from our city streets. We commend our detectives and officers for their quick and efficient response to this investigation. We also extend our appreciation to the Dane County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during the execution of the search warrant.”
Additional charges are reportedly forthcoming.
No additional details are available.
