Man jailed following 6-hour standoff in Montebello


MONTEBELLO >> A man showed up at the Montebello home of his ex-girlfriend and their children, then barricaded himself inside for six hours on Friday before surrendering to a SWAT team, police said.
Jose Vera, 31, was ultimately booked on suspicion of violating a restraining order, as well as an outstanding arrest warrant, according to Montebello police officials and Los Angeles County booking records. He was described as a Maywood gang member, but his city of residence was not clear.
The standoff began about noon in the 100 block of North Montebello Boulevard, just north of Whittier Boulevard.
Vera arrived at the home of his ex-girlfriend, with whom he has children in common, in violation of a court order to stay, Montebello police Lt. Larry Jackson said.
When police arrived, Vera refused to exit the home, officials said. The woman and children got out safely, and police summoned their Special Response Team to deal with the holed-up suspect.
Vera finally came out of the home and surrendered about 6 p.m. without a struggle, Jackson said.
He was being held without bail pending his initial court appearance, records show.

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