The Brief
- West Allis police arrested a man after a home break-in and standoff on Monday.
- It happened near 76th and Lapham. Police said the suspect was armed with a knife.
- The incident and what led to it remain under investigation.
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – West Allis police arrested a man after a home break-in and standoff on Monday afternoon, July 20.
76th and Lapham
The backstory:
Police were called to the area of 76th and Lapham for “suspicious activity” at around 2:20 p.m. A caller said a man pounded on his door to say he needed help and that someone was trying to kill him, according to police.
Later, police got another call that a man had smashed a window and gone into a home. Officers saw a man inside the home and confirmed with the homeowner that nobody should be there at that time.
Suspect arrested after standoff
What we know:…