One in custody after Lynchburg barricade situation

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg Police have taken one person into custody after a barricade situation on Thursday afternoon.

LPD said the standoff was in the 700 block of Hancock Street and asked that people avoid the area.

The standoff lasted around an hour, according to LPD.

Around 4:20 p.m., police said they took the person into custody without incident.

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