Guest’s bizarre behavior sparks police standoff at five-star Palm House Hotel

PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A stay at Palm Beach’s five-star Palm House Hotel ended in a forced police entry after a guest allegedly barricaded himself inside and caused $1,500 in damage.

A Virginia man is facing felony charges after police with the Palm Beach Police Department say his stay at one of the island’s newest luxury hotels spiraled into a bizarre standoff that ended with officers forcing their way into his room.

Police say they responded around 3 p.m. on Friday to the Palm House Hotel because hotel staff needed assistance removing a guest from the property…

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