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Police release identity of man who threatened family
— Palestine police have identified the man who allegedly brandished a shotgun and threatened family members at a residence on Sierra Street near Southside Baptist Church Monday afternoon.
According to Sgt. Jeffrey M. Powell, the man has been identified at Jason Paul Hudson, 31, of Fort Worth.
At approximately 1:55 p.m. Monday officers from the Palestine Police Department responded to the 200 block of Sierra in reference to a “possible barricaded subject,” Powell said.
“Upon arrival, members of the Negotiation Team were called to the scene to attempt contact with the subject (Hudson) by telephone,” Powell said. Hudson was reported as possibly being armed and distressed inside the residence.
“When contact was unable to be established with Hudson, entry was made into the residence, and Hudson was not located,” Powell said.
Officers initially responded to the scene as a result of a family disturbance, between Hudson and family members. The family left the residence to report the incident at the police department, leaving Hudson at the residence.
Hudson is described as a white male approximately 5-10 and 175 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He was reportedly driving a 2003 tan colored Toyota with Texas license plate, T13 VVZ.
“Although no charges were filed against Hudson, an area broadcast was sent for law enforcement coming in contact with him to check his welfare,” Powell said. “Hudson was reported as having been visiting family, but lived in the Fort Worth area.”
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