Timothy Westervelt has been identified as the suspect; he is being held on several felony charges, including sexual abuse of children 16 years or younger. Click here for details.
(UPDATE, 1:53 PM) The man who was barricaded at the Starbucks in Livingston has been taken into custody without further incident and there have been no injuries, according to Park County Sheriff Brad Bichler.
"We will be in the area for a few more minutes, but will have things back to normal shortly. Thank you all for the support," Sheriff Bichler said in an update.
Park County Undersheriff Tad Dykstra told MTN News reporter Cassidy Powers at the scene that the suspect had active warrants and was located at Starbucks in possession of a weapon.
The man's warrants were reportedly issued in Yellowstone County. He was identified by law enforcement getting coffee at Starbucks, according to the Park County Sheriff's Office.
The identity of the man has not yet been released. We will update you if we get more information.
(UPDATE, 1:18 PM) The Livingston Police Department says hotels in the area of the Starbucks have been advised to shelter in place.
People are asked to continue avoiding the area of Starbucks and Albertsons.
(UPDATE, 12:53 PM) Park County Sheriff Brad Bichler says that law enforcement officers are working with a "barricaded subject" inside the Starbucks in Livingston (2000 W. Park Street).
"All customers and staff have been safely removed from the building. As mentioned, this is a very volatile situation so please stay out of the area. I'll keep you updated as I can," Sheriff Bichler said in the update.
We will continue to update this story as the situation develops.
(FIRST REPORT) The Park County Sheriff's Office said on social media an "active incident" is underway in the Starbucks and Albertsons parking lot area in Livingston.
The Sheriff's Office and Livingston Police are working the incident, and the public is asked to stay out of the area.
Park County Sheriff Brad Bichler said more information will be released as the situation progresses.
We will keep you updated as we get more information.
