A Cottage Grove man was arrested Sunday, following a standoff with police in his apartment.
Matthew Joseph Franssen, 26, was taken to the Washington County Jail. Charges related to a domestic abuse incident are expected to be filed against him this week.
About 9 p.m. Sunday, Cottage Grove police were called to 8598 Jewel Ave. S. A woman had fled to a neighbor’s house, saying her boyfriend had choked her and threatened her with a knife.
Police went to the apartment, where the suspect reportedly locked the doors and barricaded himself inside.
The SWAT team of the Washington County sheriff’s office broke through the front door about 10:15 p.m. The suspect reportedly fled out the back door and was arrested.