PUEBLO, Colo. — The Pueblo Police Department reports that the area is clear following a heavy police presence near 7th Avenue in Pueblo.
While investigating 10 robberies of local businesses that happened in April, detectives with the department identified 31-year-old Gerad Romero as a suspect. They were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Romero and a search warrant for his residence on 7th Avenue.
When officers arrived to the residence around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, they attempted to contact Romero. Police say he refused to come outside and said he had a gun.
Department negotiators were able to speak with Romero on the phone, who eventually came outside unarmed. Police say he was then taken into custody without incident.
Charges for Romero have not been released at this time.
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