AUG.2 (Stowe, Montgomery Co) 13:35 ARMED SUBJECT

900 Block GROSSTOWN RD
Report of adolescent siblings in fear of their father have secured themsleves in a locked room on the second floor of the dwelling.
Initial radio reports indicate the father has "not slept for a week" and may be armed with a knife. There may be multiple knives/daggars in and around the home. The only other known weapon is a BB or pellet gun.
Police are on scene and attempting to contact the father. County dispatch is on the phone with the daughter.
The Fire Department is on scene to extricate the siblings from the second floor using a ladder truck.
At 13:54 hrs radio reported that the siblings are reporting the father has become upset at police presence at is threatening suicide-by-police
UPDATE (14:20)
Mother is now on scene with PD
Subject is now reported on second floor. Children have been extricated from residence. Report of presence of surveillance cameras throughout the exterior of the home.
UPDATE (14:31)
Suspect in custody