Standoff brings SWAT team to Summerhill

Last updated: April 26, 2018 - 1:01pm


SWAT members speak with a handcuffed John Karns after a standoff at his home at 25 Valley Road. (Special to the Press Enterprise/Jessica Morgan)

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