LA PORTE, Ind. -- The La Porte Police Department reports its SWAT Team, with assistance from members of the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, apprehended 21-year-old Kyron Meriweather-Burks, who was wanted on several outstanding felony warrants, on Tuesday morning.

Police say Meriweather-Burks' charges include Domestic Battery, Strangulation, and Armed Robbery.

Authorities said due to Meriweather-Burks' extensive criminal history, known propensity to carry firearms, and past incidents of fleeing law enforcement, the decision was made to deploy SWAT to ensure a safe and secure apprehension.

The arrest occurred without incident, and no injuries were reported.

Meriweather-Burks was taken into custody safely and is being held pending further legal proceedings.

Police say this was an isolated incident, and there's no ongoing threat to the public.