ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE
Roanoke authorities took the man, now identified as 30-year-old Rodolfo Benitez, into custody on Tuesday afternoon. He was found in the storage area attached to the back of the house.
“We have our crisis negotiation team and our tactical team to serve warrants and take him into custody for the assault,” said Roanoke Police Interim Chief Jerry Stokes.
We’re told he faces four total charges, including domestic assault and battery.
According to records, he is being held in the Roanoke City Jail without bond.
ORIGINAL STORY
Several officers have surrounded a residence on Arcadia Drive in Roanoke as they respond to a barricaded subject, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
Authorities say this started as a domestic situation where the subject assaulted a female victim. We’re told the victim wasn’t seriously injured and is now safe with officers.
However, the subject, who police suspect may be armed, remains inside as officers attempt to negotiate a peaceful surrender.
A tactical unit is on scene as a precaution.
“There was no weapon used in the assault, but again there is suspicion that he does have a weapon while he is in the house. That’s why we are using these resources to address the situation,” said Stokes.
Drivers are asked to avoid this area if they can as officers work the incident.
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