(UPDATE 2:22 p.m.) Police say normal traffic has resumed at 6700 US Highway 59.

Police had asked that the area be avoided due to a police incident that began around 10:30 a.m.

We will update this post as we learn more information.

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St. Joseph Police are asking residents to avoid the area of 6700 U.S. Highway 59 due to a police incident.

Since around 10:30 a.m., police have been involved in a standoff with a suspect in that area. According to Capt. Jeff Wilson, the suspect was in a stolen car and has a felony warrant. It’s unclear at this time where the suspect is barricaded and whether or not they are armed. Police are working to get the suspect to surrender peacefully. Meanwhile, police ask that residents avoid the area.

We will update this post as we learn more information.