Update: Pocatello Police say Navajo Street incident was a home invasion
Update 3:00 pm: Pocatello police have released the name of the suspect who caused Pocatello Police to urge citizens on Navajo Street to stay inside and lock their doors.
According to Pocatello Police 28-year-old Tyler Blair broke into his uncle’s home in the 4700 block of Navajo street today and accessed guns inside the home and told a 14-year-old who was home that someone was after him. The 14-year-old left the home and called his parents who then notified police.
Officers arrived on the scene and established a perimeter. At that time the police initiated an alert system, telling residents to stay inside, lock their doors, and proceed to a basement if possible. Officers contacted staff at Indian Hills Elementary and an officer was sent to the school. Local middle schools, as well as high schools, were also notified of the situation.
At approximately 12:50 p.m., officers made contact with the suspect. Police were able to negotiate with the suspect and have him peacefully exit the residence. The suspect damaged the home but the extent of the damage is unknown at this time.
Blair has been charged with aggravated assault and felon in possession of a firearm and other charges in regards to the incident are pending. Blair also has outstanding warrants.
Update 1:25 pm: Pocatello Police say the police incident on Navajo Street was a home invasion by a family member. A 14-year-old ran from the home and contacted other family members who were able to contact police.
The person who invaded the home is in custody at this time and there is no further danger to the public.
We are continuing to follow the story and will update as details become avaialable.
Update 1:20 pm: Pocatello Police say the incident on Navajo Street has been resolved and more details will be released to the media shortly.
Original Story: If you live on or are near Navajo Street in Pocatello, stay indoors and lock the doors. Pocatello Police are responding to an incident in the area and advise everyone to stay inside.
If you have a basement, it is best to locate there until police give an all clear. Make sure to stay away from windows and doors.
Pocatello Police haven’t released any additional details yet but have several emergency vehicles staged on streets neighboring Navajo, including an armored vehicle and fire engines.
We have a reporter on site and are working to get additional details.
