'MONTGOMERY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a wanted Kansas felon on new allegations after a standoff.
On March 8, Montgomery County Patrol Sergeant, while on duty in Coffeyville, Kansas, observed a man entering a residence in the 100 block of West Jefferson, according to Sheriff Ron Wade.
He recognized the individual as 33-year-old David Foster of Coffeyville, a suspect in a recent commercial burglary case and with outstanding felony warrants from the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Deputies arrived at the residence, where Foster was seen entering, and attempted to establish contact. With several other individuals confirming Foster's presence inside, barricading himself in the attic, law enforcement initiated verbal commands and announcements using a patrol car loudspeaker.
Given Foster's extensive criminal record, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (SERT) was activated and responded to the scene. The SERT team, recognizing the necessity of additional support, requested the assistance of the Coffeyville Police Department Special Operations Team (SOT), who joined efforts with their Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV) to aid in the apprehension.
After continued verbal announcements, Foster voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement without further incident, exiting the residence through the front door.
The Coffeyville SOT team effectively took him into custody. Foster was subsequently transported to the Montgomery County Department of Corrections, where he was booked for felony warrants and requested charges of felony interference with law enforcement. Foster has previous convictions for burglary, theft, obstruction and criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.