A suicidal man in Bovill is in a standoff with Latah County Sheriff’s Office this afternoon.
The incident began late Friday morning when deputies responded to a home on 2nd Avenue. Students at Bovill Elementary School nearby have been transported to the Deary School where they will be picked up by their parents. Other residents on 2nd Avenue have been evacuated. The sheriff’s office tactical team has been dispatched to the scene. The sheriff’s negotiator has also been in contact with the man. Sheriff Richie Skiles is asking the public to stay away from the area.