Woman Arrested After Barricade Standoff at Sierra Vista Home

The Sierra Vista Police Department and a SWAT team responded to a domestic violence incident that happened yesterday morning.

The investigation is ongoing, but here is what is known so far, based on information from the city of Sierra Vista.

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Domestic Violence Call Leads to Barricade Situation

A woman was arrested on Wednesday after a domestic violence incident turned into a barricade situation at a home in Sierra Vista, according to a press release from the Sierra Vista Police Department and city communications manager Adam Curtis.

On Wednesday, August 19, officers went to the 1700 block of Exeter Drive around 11:40 a.m. after receiving reports of a domestic disturbance. Police said the woman allegedly damaged property, assaulted her elderly father, and tampered with his medical equipment.

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SWAT Team Called as a Precaution

When officers arrived, they found the suspect had locked herself in a bedroom and was believed to have a knife. Out of caution, the SVPD called the regional SWAT team for help.

According to a news release from the Sierra Vista Police Department, the SWAT team took the suspect into custody using less-lethal methods, and the situation ended without any major incident.

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Suspect Faces Several Charges

After her arrest, the suspect was "medically examined and found fit for imprisonment," according to police.

She is expected to be booked into the Cochise County Jail on several charges, including domestic violence-related endangerment, vulnerable adult abuse, criminal damage, assault, and disorderly conduct.

Police have not released the suspect’s identity, and the investigation is still ongoing.