MARSHALL CO. – The Indiana State Police was requested to assist the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office earlier this morning after a person they were trying to evict and arrest for criminal trespass barricaded themselves into the home.
On August 28, 2024, at approximately 9:50 a.m., the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at a residence in the 13000 block of US 6 in Marshall County to evict and arrest the resident, Jennifer Japa, 63, for criminal trespass. The residence has been sold.
Japa is alleged to have pointed a long gun at the deputies as they spoke to her. She retreated into the house and refused to come out. Deputies also retreated and requested assistance from the Indiana State Police.
The Indiana State Police responded with additional troopers, negotiators, and the Indiana State Police Emergency Response Team.
After several hours of speaking to Japa, she was safely taken into custody by members of the Indiana State Police Emergency Response Team and Indiana State Police detectives at approximately 1:23 p.m. as she exited the residence.
Japa was arrested on the original charge of criminal trespass as well as a warrant for pointing a firearm, a Level 6 felony, which was filed during the standoff, and was transported to the Marshall County Jail.
US 6 was shut down to traffic while police were on the scene and is now back open.
