Suspect in Mentor SWAT standoff released from hospital, will appear in court Monday

Officials in Mentor have released body camera footage showing the aftermath of bicyclists being assaulted and the suspect charging at officers with a knife at his home before eventually being arrested following an hourslong standoff earlier this week. The suspect has been identified as 42-year-old Michael Leppelmeier. He faces charges of aggravated vehicle assault, felonious assault and robbery. Additional charges are pending. City officials said Saturday afternoon that Leppelmeier has been released from the hospital and will appear in court on Monday morning. READ MORE: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/lake-county/mentor-police-swat-standoff-michael-leppelmeier-body-camera-suv-bicyclists-vehicular-assault-orchard-road-barricade-arrest-charges-headlands/95-1e1199e7-f3f7-4d21-9af6-3fd6e4df96ec At 3News, we’re here to share the stories that matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wkyc.channel3/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wkyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wkyc3/ Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app