Police in Council Bluffs say a man was arrested after a brief stand-off this (Tuesday) morning. Just before 9-a.m., officers were dispatched to 649 Parkwild Drive in reference to a male refusing to leave an apartment. Upon arrival officers made contact with the caller and was informed 22-year old Devon Anderson, of Council Bluffs, had taken her car without permission and abandoned it. Anderson was refusing to leave the apartment. When officers made contact with Anderson he grabbed a knife and locked himself in the bathroom. Police negotiators were brought to the scene and were able to get Anderson to turn the knife over to officers and a short time later Anderson exited the bathroom.

Devon Anderson

He was taken into custody and was transported to the Pottawattamie County Jail on charges of Operation without owners consent, and Obedience to Peace officer.