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Police successfully conclude ongoing situation in Royal Oak

SWAT was called to assist

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The ongoing situation in Royal Oak, which caused police to warn residents to avoid the area, has ended safely, according to officials.

UPDATE: Royal Oak man arrested after 3-hour police standoff to face assault charges

Royal Oak police had been out at the home since at least 7 p.m. After hours of back-and-forth, the situation ended safely with a successful conclusion, officials said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

Prior to the situation’s conclusion, there was a significant police presence on North Campbell Road and Whitcomb Avenue.

The Royal Oak Police Department posted on X describing the scene: “We are currently working a scene in the area of N. Campbell Rd. and Whitcomb Ave. Expect a large police presence, and avoid the area until further notice.”

Officials have not said what occurred as of 10:50 p.m. Monday (March 25) but said more information would be released later.


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