Wanted Suspect Arrested After Hours-Long Sheriff’s Standoff in Palm Desert

A wanted suspect was taken into custody following a major standoff involving Riverside County sheriff’s deputies in Palm Desert.According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the area of East Hobley Lane at around 4 p.m. Tuesday in connection with a wanted suspect. When deputies arrived, authorities say the man entered a nearby home and refused to come out, prompting a prolonged standoff.The sheriff’s department requested assistance from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Negotiation Team, which responded to the scene and attempted to negotiate with the suspect. Deputies worked for several hours to bring the situation to a peaceful resolution.In the end, authorities say a sheriff’s canine unit was deployed, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident. No injuries were reported during the operation.As of now, the identity of the suspect has not been released, and officials have not provided additional details about the…..

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