VIOLA, Wis. (WMTV) -- Joseph Jakubowski, the center of a nationwide manhunt, has been caught, according to authorities at a press conference Friday morning. He was arrested around 5:50 a.m. Friday morning.

Officials say Jakubowski was caught in the village of Viola in Richland County. A resident called police after seeing a man sleeping on their property. 150 acres were contained to lower the chance of his escape.

Jakubowski gave up peacefully. "Life can get back to normal," said Vernon County Sheriff's Office. This is a "Good Friday" for more than one reason.

There has been no comment on the location of the 18 stolen weapons.

Further details will be available during a press conference at 2 p.m. NBC15 will be live streaming it on our website.

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