Hoopeston man arrested after standoff

DANVILLE – A 21-year-old Hoopeston man on Monday was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm.

Kip A. Menschel was arrested early Sunday morning following a 3 1/2- hour standoff with police, Hoopeston Police Chief Mark Drollinger said.

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