(KNZA)-A Sabetha man convicted on charges in connection with a five-hour armed standoff last March is back behind bars, accused of violating the terms of his probation.

On February 22nd, the Sabetha Police Department along with the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office and Nemaha County Court Services was conducting an investigation involving 51-year-old James McKenney when he fled out of town on a motorcycle.   

Following a citizens tip, McKenney was arrested the following day by the Brown County Sheriff’s Department, Horton Police Department and Kickapoo Tribal Police Department at a residence in Horton on a $50,000 bond warrant for probation violation.

He was later arrested on a $10,000 bond warrant for criminal possession of a firearm, interference with law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Last October, McKenney was placed on 12-months supervised probation on charges of criminal threat, interference with law enforcement and possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with the standoff.

He pleaded “ no contest” to the charges in September.  In exchange for the plea, four additional counts were dismissed.

McKenney remains in the Nemaha County Jail.