3/10/14 - Closing arguments have been heard in the trial of a Marion Township man charged with a domestic dispute and police stand-off. 31-year-old Justin Michael Cheff is facing 21 charges, including unlawful imprisonment, assault with a dangerous weapon, discharging a weapon in an occupied dwelling and 2nd degree child abuse. Today, the prosecution and defense made their closing remarks and the jury received instructions from the court. Deliberations will likely begin tomorrow morning. Authorities say Cheff threatened his wife on May 14th and held her at gunpoint. They say he then pointed the gun at his step-children and threatened to shoot them. One of the kids later fled and told a neighbor. The countyâs tactical team was called in, leading to a stand-off that ended when the team entered the home and found Cheff passed out, along with two loaded handguns. (TD)
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