AMHERST, WI (WSAU-WAOW) The Portage County Sheriff’s Office say law enforcement are still in a standoff with an armed and dangerous man in the Amherst area as of 3pm Thursday afternoon. Law enforcement has been on the scene of a home at 450 Mill Avenue.
Police say the man is Jeffery Miller, 32, of Sauk County. He is wanted for an attempted homicide of a law enforcement officer.
There’s a shelter-in-place order for people who live in the area. They’re being told to stay indoors and to stay away from windows.
Power has been turned off in the area.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
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