UPDATE 01/09 12:40 p.m.
The Sierra Vista Police Department arrested an assault suspect after he barricaded himself in a U-Haul truck outside of Canyon Vista Medical Center this morning.
On Friday, Jan. 9, at about 6:31 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Fry Boulevard for a report of an assault incident. The victim reported that her friend had hit her in the head with keys, took the victim’s dog, and left. The suspect reportedly left the scene in a U-Haul truck, which was later located at a gas station in the 5000 block of E. Highway 90.
An SVPD officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the driver failed to yield and led officers in a short pursuit ending in front of the Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) main building at the 5700 block of E. Highway 90. The driver refused commands to exit the vehicle and could be seen acting violently towards the dog.
A perimeter was established around the vehicle, and CVMC was placed on lockdown for the safety of staff and patients. SVPD and CCSO Special Response Teams responded, and law enforcement took the subject into custody with the use of non-lethal tools at about 7:55 a.m. The lockdown was then lifted, and animal control officers examined the dog before returning it to the victim.
The individual was charged with assault, disorderly conduct, unlawful flight from law enforcement, animal cruelty, and resisting arrest, and was booked into the Cochise County Jail. Additional charges may be added pending the results of a blood draw.
UPDATE 01/09 8:21 a.m: Early Friday morning, the Sierra Vista Police Department responded to a domestic violence call near Fry Blvd. Police say once they arrived the suspect ran away and was later found at a nearby gas station. After police located the suspect, he then led officers on a car chase which resulted in the suspect barricading himself in front of the Canyon Vista Medical Center.
The suspect is currently in custody. The shelter in place has also been lifted for the Canyon Vista Medical Center. However, police say the investigation is still active.
UPDATE 01/09 8:03 a.m: The Sierra Vista Police Department confirmed the shelter in place has been lifted. Officer also confirmed the suspect is in custody.
Friday 01/09 7:30 a.m:
The Sierra Vista Police Department is advising residence to avoid the Canyon Vista Medical Center, as officers are on the scene of an active barricade situation.
Business and homes in the area are currently under a shelter in place.
Details are limited at the moment, KGUN 9 will continue to keep you updated as we receive more information.
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