Suspect arrested after short standoff in Ooltewah

OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) – Hamilton County officials are releasing information on a standoff on Thursday in an Ooltewah neighborhood.

Khalil Sivels

The Sheriff’s Office says deputies spotted fugitive Khalil Sivels driving on Mountain View Road near Lee Highway.

But before they could stop him, he ran into a house on Black Walnut Drive.

They say he refused to come out.

After SWAT and Hostage Negotiation Team members arrived, Sivels did exit the home.

He faces a number of charges:

• Burglary
• Theft of Property (x3)
• Criminal Conspiracy
• Possession of Marijuana for Resale
• Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Registration Law