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Shelter in place order lifted for people living near Long Lake

This order applies to those living within the 7600 block of Highway 291.
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STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. — Update: At this time, the sheriff's office says the situation has been peacefully resolved and the shelter in place order has been lifted.

The sheriff's office will remain on scene to investigate. Information on this incident will be released at a later time, law enforcement says.

Original: The Stevens County Sheriff's Office has issued a shelter in place order for people living within the 7600 block of Highway 291 due to heavy police action in the area.

People in that area are being advised to lock their doors and for others to stay out of the area until law enforcement lets them know otherwise. It is not known at this time what this heavy police response is for.

THIS IS A MESSAGE FROM THE STEVENS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE SITUATION ON HIGHWAY 291 HAS BEEN PEACEFULLY RESOLVED....

Posted by Stevens County Sheriff's Office on Monday, April 17, 2023

This is a developing news story and we will provide more updates as we receive them.

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