An intense standoff occurring within the community of Antioch came to a close last Friday night as police apprehended a suspect after nearly eight hours of negotiation. According to an official release from the Antioch Police Department, the suspect was involved in a series of alleged crimes, including assault with a deadly weapon and kidnapping. The event disrupted the relative tranquility of the 1000 block of Stonecrest Drive and began around 3:43 p.m. when authorities were alerted to the incident.