Fairview Heights, Ill. — A man was arrested by Fairview Heights police after setting his car on fire with himself inside and starting a standoff with officers.
Around 2:15 p.m., the man set his vehicle on fire while he was inside, near the 100 block of Durley Drive. He previously lived in the area and had a pending order of protection that had not yet been served. Several days before this incident, there was a suspicious fire at his home, which the State Fire Marshal’s Office has been investigating.
After setting his car on fire, the man fled from the vehicle. Police later received reports that he had fired a gun. It was eventually determined that the sound of windows breaking was likely due to the heat from the fire. Fairview Heights officers, along with several other departments, set up a perimeter, believing they had the man surrounded.
A police drone was sent to the scene to assist in locating the suspect, who was found hiding inside a vehicle. Despite numerous commands, the man refused to surrender.
Officers used a less-lethal bean bag to break the vehicle’s windows, followed by a pepperball launcher to send pepperballs into the vehicle. The man quickly exited the vehicle and surrendered without incident or injury.
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SAFE CONNECTIONS TEXT LINE
314-531-2003 available 24/7.
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SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN
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314-833-4515
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St. Louis area 314-993-2777 Crisis Line St. Louis 24-hour Crisis Line: 314.993.2777St. Louis
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Union, MO, PO Box 223, 63048. 636-583-9863
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24 hours a day, 7 days a week Hotline Number 618-397-0975
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2727 N. Kingshighway 63113
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314-533-2241
Various locations for teens in crisis.
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24-Hour Helpline: 314-768-3201
A 24-Hour Safe Haven Dedicated to Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect Throughout the Region. Many locations.
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3309 South Kingshighway 63139
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Crisis hotline: 314-524-0686
119 Church Street, Suite 219, Ferguson, MO 63135
Domestic and sexual violence crisis center. Provides therapy, support groups, case management, legal advocacy, and more.
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314-771-4411
Community and faith-based domestic violence education, transitional housing, crisis intervention, court advocacy, support groups for women and children, case management. They now have a program that allows residents to keep their pets.
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314-269-0100
Providing assistance to women and teens of domestic violence, along with training and trauma-informed approach programs to help others who may be suffering.
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