Lamar SWAT Team Assist in Cheyenne County Arrest

The Lamar Police Department SWAT unit was contacted by Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office in regards to a male party who had barricaded himself inside his residence in Arapahoe, Colorado after being involved in a hit and run accident involving a small child. 

The Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office was able to secure an arrest warrant for Eric Knudsen and search warrant for his residence.

 Entry was made by the Lamar Police Department SWAT unit and Mr. Knudsen was taken into custody without incident.

 The investigation is being handled by the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office.