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An Eagle Point man is in custody for violating a restraining order and barricading himself inside a house when law enforcement arrived on scene.

The Eagle Point Police Department reports officers responded to the incident involving 26-year-old Jacob Johnson in the 400-block of Merlee Circle on Monday afternoon.

Police said Johnson was inside a residence armed with a knife and violating a restraining order. When they arrived on scene, he refused to answer the door. Officers tried to gain entry, but the suspect blocked the door and barricaded it. At that point, EPD called the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for assistance.

Officers attempted to talk with Johnson and learned there was also a 16-year-old juvenile in the house who was secured in the bathroom. They continued to try to get Johnson to come out while also working to get the juvenile out safely. The teen eventually did exit the residence without incident and officers established contact with the suspect by phone. However, he refused to come out and made threats to harm officers through the use of weapons and a dog.

Deputies and supervisors with the Sheriff's Office arrived and assisted with ensuring the safety of nearby residents and securing the area around the house. They also tried to negotiate with Johnson, but he continue to refuse to comply with efforts to resolve the situation peacefully. Deputies ultimately breached the door and placed the suspect into custody without incident.

Jacob Johnson was lodged at the Jackson County Jail for Restraining Order Violation, 1st-Degree Burglary, 1st-Degree Criminal Trespass, Resisting Arrest, Interfering with a Police Officer and Probation Violation. Additional charges may be filed after the investigation is completed.