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Felon With Guns Caught in Standoff | Portland News
Early Thursday morning, a tense standoff unfolded in Washington County after deputies responded to shots fired at a home occupied by convicted felon Neil Hektner, 35, who’s legally barred from possessing firearms. With the Tactical Negotiations Team on scene, authorities negotiated for over two hours before securing a warrant and making the arrest—without any injuries. Hektner now faces ten counts of felon in possession of a firearm, allegedly found with multiple weapons. The incident underscores the dangers when prohibited gun owners fall into possession of firearms, but thankfully ended…
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