NPPD releases statement on Friday’s standoff

The following is an update from North Platte Police on the standoff that took place on April 27, 2018:

The individual who was arrested in the standoff on 4/27/18 is identified as Zachary Batt (8/28/82). He was arrested at his residence in the 40 block of South Madison.

Officers were initially dispatched on 4/27 at 4:39 PM to the area of Sweetwood Drive and Lakewood Lane on a disturbance involving a firearm. Officers met with a 35-year-old male victim who indicated he was doing some construction work in the area. It was reported that Zachary Batt arrived in a vehicle and began yelling at the victim. It was reported that Zachary became increasingly angry and his statements weren’t making any sense to the victim. The victim and Zachary are acquaintances. It was reported that as Zachary was making accusations and produced a small caliber rifle and fired it one time towards the victim. The victim was not struck and had no injuries. A witness that was present corroborated the victim’s statements.

Officers then responded to Zachary’s residence in the 40 block of South Madison. Officers saw Zachary come outside and when they attempted to approach him he ran inside. A perimeter was set up around the residence. Additional manpower from NPPD responded as did the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska State Patrol.

Negotiations took place for several hours and eventually it was determined officers would enter the house to take custody of Zachary. Zachary was taken into custody without incident at approximately 1:50 AM on 4/28. Zachary was the only one present in the residence. He was taken to GPH for evaluation and later released. He was incarcerated for attempted 2nd-degree murder, terroristic threats, use of a weapon to commit a felony and several drug-related warrants. A search warrant was issued for the residence and officers located a rifle that matched the victim’s description and ammunition for the weapon. No injuries were reported in the incident.