Worley, ID - On 09-10-19, at around 7:15 am, the Kootenai County Joint Agency SWAT team as well as Kootenai County Deputies responded to 9821 W. K Street in Worley, Idaho for a wanted person. Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office in Nebraska called to report that Robert E. Lee a 65 year old male from Nebraska was at the residence. Robert Lee is wanted for possession of a dangerous weapon and possession of a controlled substance out of Nebraska.
The SWAT Team surrounded the residence and after almost 3 hours of attempted negotiations, entry was made into the residence and Robert Edward Lee was taken into custody by the Kootenai County Joint Agency SWAT Team. Robert E. Lee was transported to the Public Safety Building and booked on his outstanding warrants.
Sheriff Ben Wolfinger
By: Lt. Ryan Higgins