UPDATE (5:12 p.m.): In a tweet posted by SMPD, officers say the suspect is now in custody with K-9 Magnum from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office helping in the arrest.
Suspect is in custody, the neighborhood is safe. Special thanks to @sbsheriff K-9 Magnum for his help. @SMFDHQ thank you as always. pic.twitter.com/wIxAzGpFyd
— City of Santa Maria Police Department (@SMPDHQ) October 27, 2019
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Santa Maria police officers are attempting to make contact with a suspect who is barricading him/herself inside an apartment.
According to a tweet, police tried to stop two people wanted for outstanding felony warrants.
Authorities say the individuals led officers in a short vehicle pursuit before running into an apartment in the 200 block of E. Inger.
In the social media post, police say one of the individuals has complied with commands and surrendered, however the other is not complying.
Officers attempted to stop two individuals wanted for outstanding felony warrants. After a short vehicle pursuit they fled into an apartment in the 200 Block of E. Inger. One has complied with commands and surrendered. The second refuses to comply. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/fm9GFbklV2
— City of Santa Maria Police Department (@SMPDHQ) October 26, 2019
Police are asking people to avoid that area for the time being.
