UPDATE: Suspect Michael Putnam is safely in custody following a standoff with Pasco County Sheriff's Office, according to reports.
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- Standoff currently happening in Pasco
- Authorities say a person of interest is refusing to leave a motel room
- Standoff is taking palce at Rodeway Inn on U.S. 19
Authorities in Pasco County are working to get a wanted person outside of a motel room.
The person was holed up Tuesday morning inside a room at the Rodeway Inn on U.S. 19 North in New Port Richey.
The motel was evacuated during the investigation.
Authorities are asking residents to avoid the area until the situation is resolved.
We'll post updates as they become available.