Standoff Ends as Man Taken Into Custody | Sacramento News

A tense standoff erupted in Manteca when police responded to a report of a convicted felon hiding under a truck in a driveway, armed and allegedly under the influence of drugs—while a woman and her teen son were inside the house. After hours of negotiation, SWAT used a pepper-ball gun to safely apprehend the 56-year-old, Johnnie Lloyd Sparks, who was then taken to the hospital. The incident underscores the high-risk, unpredictable nature of law enforcement work and sets the stage for potential felony charges. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2978fafa5bbf281c