Law enforcement officers surrounded a home Wednesday in Taft as a man barricaded himself inside, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators said a deputy happened to notice a stolen car parked in the driveway of the home at
5th Avenue and 5th Street.
The standoff began early Wednesday and lasted until 12:30 p.m., officials said.
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"Several people came out (of the home) voluntarily, fully compliant, with the exception of one subject," Orange County Deputy Christian Marrero said. "This subject has a history criminal history of drugs and violence."
Channel 9 was at the scene when authorities used a tactical vehicle to break through a fence as deputies attempted to contact the man.
Authorities were able to take the man into custody.
The SWAT team entered the home to clear the residence, deputies said.
The name of the man has not been released.
Investigators said no one was injured, but the man was taken away in an ambulance.
Deputies said a car and three motorcycles were towed from the home.
Subject is in custody. SWAT clearing the residence. pic.twitter.com/XAV8mkoGYz
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) April 24, 2019
The Orange County Sheriff's Office tweeted video before making contact:
OCSO In Taft on scene with a barricaded subject. Deputies are attempting to make contact and take him into custody. pic.twitter.com/HxQbEME9wS
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) April 24, 2019
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