TYLER, Texas — A man accused of threatening to harm children while barricading himself, his wife and kids inside a Cherokee County home was arrested Tuesday following a lengthy standoff.
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office said deputies were dispatched to the 4000 block of US Highway 69 South in Wells for a welfare check.
Emmanuel Muraira threatened to harm children inside the residence if law enforcement did not leave. He then barricaded himself along with the children and his wife in his home, according to the sheriff's office.
CCSO's Regional Special Response Team comprised of law enforcement personnel from Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville Police Department and Bullard Police Department responded on scene.
The team was ultimately able to arrest Muraira after a long negotiation, the sheriff's office said.
In a search of Muraira's residence, deputies seized several assault rifles, handguns, shotguns, high-capacity magazines and bulk ammo.
Muraira was arrested for interference with public duties, assault on a public servant, a felon in possession of a firearm.
This investigation is still ongoing.
