Ohio Man Facing Foreclosure Barricades Himself In Home In Standoff With Cops

In Lucas County, Ohio, the Toledo Blade reports:

• A Springfield Township man who barricaded himself in his home during a standoff with authorities that lasted three hours was indicted Tuesday by a Lucas County grand jury. Michael Swiergosz, 46, [...] was charged with two counts of felonious assault, each with firearm specifications. The grand jury did not indict him on a charge of inducing panic. Authorities said the March 10 incident was sparked by financial concerns. Mr. Swiergosz's home was in foreclosure and had been set for sheriff's sale.

For the story, see Springfield Twp. man indicted over standoff.

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