Peaceful Resolution to Hostage Situation in Phoenix Lake Area, Road Closures Lifted!

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Department…”We are happy to report, after hours of negotiations this incident has come to a peaceful resolution. The woman who was being held inside of the home was able to exit the home safely. The man inside has been taken into custody by deputies. Both the man and woman were offered medical aid. No one involved suffered serious injury. The investigation into this incident is ongoing. We want to thank our community for their patience and support during this incident. Road closures have been lifted.

**UPDATE**DEPUTIES ON SCENE AT PHOENIX LAKE ROAD NEAR PHOENIX LAKE ESTATES FOR REPORTED HOSTAGE SITUATION**
Road Closures:
-Phoenix Lake Road at Bear Cub Dr.
-Phoenix Lake Road at Paseo De Los Portales.

Our SWAT team, including crisis negotiators are now also on scene. Our deputies are actively communicating with a male subject towards a peaceful resolution.

Again, we are still in the early stages of this investigation and are asking the public to please stay out of the area. More information to follow as it becomes available.
**ORIGINAL**
**DEPUTIES ON SCENE AT PHOENIX LAKE ROAD NEAR PHOENIX LAKE ESTATES FOR REPORTED HOSTAGE SITUATION**
We are in the early stages of this investigation and are asking the public to please stay out of the area. More information to follow as it becomes available.