Bismarck Police responded to the 500 block of Cottonwood LP to investigate a report of a barricaded suspect. The male caller stated that he was holding his mother hostage, had numerous weapons and threatened to do harm. Entry was made to the residence where the suspect was reported to be barricaded. The residence was empty and the call was deemed to have no merit.
During this incident the reverse 911 system was initiated as a precaution and to insure the safety of citizens in the surrounding area. The area has been deemed safe and citizens may resume normal activities.