MOUNT VERNON – At 5:29 p.m. on April 27, officers from the Mount Vernon Police Department responded to the area of 724 Follin Ave. in reference to a man allegedly threatening to shoot his landlord over an eviction issue.

Upon arriving in the area, officers established a perimeter for the safety of the residents in the complex as well as to allow for safe communication. Contact was made by phone with the individual, identified as 29-year-old Jake T. Cullen. 

Cullen initially refused to exit his apartment to speak with officers and made threats to harm them as well as himself and others if anyone approached the residence. Behavior Health Partners was also contacted during the incident and assisted with attempting to locate Cullen’s family members, as well as for possible future evaluation.

After approximately 90 minutes of talking back and forth with officers, Cullen exited the apartment and was taken into custody without further incident. 

Cullen was charged with inducing panic and was transported to the Knox County Jail.