(Westport) This morning, at approximately 10:00am, Westport Officers responded to a Richmondville Avenue address on a minor civil dispute. Upon Officer’s arrival, the residents, Kyle and Carrie Owen, were in the driveway. Kyle and Carrie then retreated into the home and did not allow Officers to enter. Kyle then came to the door holding a hatchet and refused to come outside. Kyle was yelling and swearing at Officers and was seen walking aggressively in the house. It was determined that Kyle and Carrie were in the home with their juvenile child.

Officers immediately set up a perimeter on the house and evacuated neighbors to safety. The Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team (SWRERT) was activated, with tactical officers and negotiators arriving at approximately 12:00pm. Negotiators from the SWRERT team were able to eventually make contact with Carrie. After approximately ½ hour on the phone, Carrie and Kyle came outside via the front door.

Officers had to take Kyle to the ground as he attempted to run back in the house. Carrie and Kyle are currently in custody. Westport Officers are continuing to investigate the incident.

(Westport Police Press Release)