Man in custody following tactical situation near 1st and Ellis in Fond du Lac

A 33-year-old Fond du Lac man was taken into custody Tuesday morning, Aug. 18 following a search/arrest warrant near 1st and Ellis. Authorities responded to the residence around 6:30 a.m.

According to police, the arrest warrant was in regard to an ongoing investigation into a vehicle arson that happened Saturday, Aug. 16 in the area of Merrill Avenue and Marquette Street in Fond du Lac. Police say the suspect was also wanted for substantial battery. 

The Fond du Lac Police Department SWAT team assisted investigators in serving the search/arrest warrant. The suspect was taken into custody without incident or injury to those involved.