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Posted on: September 19, 2022

Pueblo West Man Arrested Following Hours Long Standoff with Deputies

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Pueblo, CO: A 51-year-old Pueblo West man was arrested on several felony charges after an hours-long standoff with Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies. Erin Kemling was arrested September 8, after Sheriff’s SWAT team members utilized SWAT tactics to enter the home where he had barricaded himself inside. He was taken into custody without incident.

Man Arrested Following Long Standoff with Deputies

Erin Kemling Arrested - Booking photo

Image of home involved in standoff

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