Jackson County deputy responds to armed subject, safely deescalates situation

Jackson County deputy responds to armed subject, safely deescalates situation

On Nov. 7, Jackson County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a man holding a knife to his throat near the corner of 5th Street and Main Street in Walden. Deputy Hailey Vigil was the first to arrive on scene. She quickly located the individual. By using calm and effective verbal communication, she was able to deescalate the situation and convince the man to disarm himself, the Sheriff’s Office reported. The person was then taken into protecti…