Early morning THPD situation on S. 19th St. ends peacefully

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By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

Terre Haute Police Department officers surrounded a residence on the city's south side early this morning after initiating a well-being check.

Police went to the home at S. 19th and Farrington Streets after a call reporting a person was being held in the residence against their will just after midnight. Ultimately, about two hours later, the suspect, Stephen Wiggins, 32, came out of the home and spoke with officers. The earlier report was not substantiated. 

No arrest was made.

Throughout the situation, the officers used a spotlight on the residence and spoke to him to come out through a loud speaker.

Wiggins has a current case pending in Vigo Co. for theft. He has several past cases, including burglary, theft and battery that are unrelated to this incident.