A man wanted by the state of New Jersey on weapons charges was taken into custody at a home in Mercer County on Friday morning.

According to the City of Sharon Bureau of Police, on Thursday night, just before 10 p.m., officers were investigating a traffic complaint in the area of Meek Street and North Oakland Avenue. During the course of the investigation, they were alerted to the presence of Isaiah Olden, a 34-year-old man inside a home in the 500 block of Meek Street.

Police learned that Olden was wanted in New Jersey for two weapons-related charges, including a felony warrant for his arrest.

He was contacted by phone and refused to leave the home.

From there, Sharon police were able to obtain a search warrant for the home, and Olden still refused to leave the home.

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