Parolee arrested after 2-hour standoff
WEST COVINA -- Police arrested a wanted parolee with the help of a police dog Saturday after he barricaded himself inside his home for more than two hours.
Gary Smith, 42, of West Covina was booked on suspicion of domestic violence, resisting arrest and parole violations, West Covina police Lt. Tommy Garcia said.
The standoff began about 3:50 p.m. when police responded to reports of domestic violence at the home Smith shared with his wife in the 2400 block of Nikki Court, the lieutenant said.
When officers arrived, Smith's wife came out, Garcia said, but Smith locked himself inside the home.
Authorities suspect Smith struck his wide, though she was not seriously injured.
After slightly more than two hours, police forced their way into the home and a police dog found Smith hiding in the attic and bit him, Garcia said. He was hospitalized with a significant dog bite.
Smith's initial court date and bail amount were not available late Saturday.
Gary Smith, 42, of West Covina was booked on suspicion of domestic violence, resisting arrest and parole violations, West Covina police Lt. Tommy Garcia said.
The standoff began about 3:50 p.m. when police responded to reports of domestic violence at the home Smith shared with his wife in the 2400 block of Nikki Court, the lieutenant said.
When officers arrived, Smith's wife came out, Garcia said, but Smith locked himself inside the home.
Authorities suspect Smith struck his wide, though she was not seriously injured.
After slightly more than two hours, police forced their way into the home and a police dog found Smith hiding in the attic and bit him, Garcia said. He was hospitalized with a significant dog bite.
Smith's initial court date and bail amount were not available late Saturday.
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