A man from Nebraska faces multiple charges following a burglary and stand-off Thursday afternoon, in Council Bluffs. Bluffs Police say Officers had been attempting to locate 27-year old Joshua McCoy, of Omaha, earlier in the day, for charges of criminal mischief and a protection order violation (in association with a 33-year old female victim). McCoy had valid warrants out of Nebraska.

At around 2:30-p.m.,  McCoy was located hiding inside of an apartment he had just forced entry into. McCoy refused to comply with orders to come out and was found to be armed with a hammer. One bean bag round from less than lethal shotgun was discharged, striking McCoy. He ultimately surrendered without further confrontation at around 3:36-p.m. McCoy was treated and released by Council Bluffs Fire Department medics at the scene, and then transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections.

Joshua McCoy

He’s been charged with:
1. Fugitive from Justice for the Nebraska warrant
2. Burglary 3rd Degree (Class D Felony) for breaking into the apartment intending to harm the victim.
3. Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree (Class D Felony) for damage to the apartment
4. Harassment 1st Degree (Aggravated Misdemeanor) for threatening the victim
5. Violation of a Protection Order (Simple Misdemeanor) for violating a protection order
6. Interference with Official Acts (Simple Misdemeanor) for refusing to comply with orders