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Midland SWAT team arrests man after alleged assault with a firearm

The City of Midland tells NewsWest 9 that an alleged assault with a weapon occurred in the 4400 block of Lanham St. and a subject was taken into custody.

MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland tells NewsWest 9 that the Midland SWAT team was called to the 4400 block of Lanham St. Monday night at 8:30 p.m. after an alleged assault occurred.

According to the city, when the SWAT team arrived they identified and arrested 56-year-old James Morton with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Morton was taken into custody without resisting arrest.

The city also said that the Midland Police Department collected a firearm.

NewsWest 9 will update this story as soon as more information is provided.

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