Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies have safely arrested a barricaded suspect following a five-hour standoff in Santa Maria on Tuesday.
At approximately 10:15 a.m., deputies responded to the 400-block of Ray Road, off W. Main Street, after receiving reports of a man brandishing and threatening a victim with a machete.
When deputies arrived, the suspect, 48-year-old Nazario Gonzalez of Santa Maria, retreated into a residence and refused to come out.
Deputies evacuated nearby residents, estimated as less than five, as a precaution and confirmed that Gonzalez was the sole occupant of the home, the Sheriff’s Office states.
Specialized resources, including the Sheriff’s Crisis Negotiation Team, Special Enforcement Team, K9 Unit, and County Air Support, responded to assist. Santa Maria Police, Lompoc Police and California Highway Patrol also responded to assist.
For several hours, deputies worked to negotiate a peaceful resolution; however, the suspect refused to comply. At approximately 3:20 p.m., deputies deployed chemical agents and took the suspect into custody, the Sheriff’s Office states.
Gonzalez will be booked at the Northern Branch Jail, with charges and bail to be determined.
[Ed Note: This article has been updated with new information by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office]
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