SWAT Standoff in Desert Hot Springs Ends with Arrest of Indio Man

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A man was arrested in Desert Hot Springs early Tuesday morning after a 12 hour standoff with authorities.

Jose Castillo, a 37-year-old from Indio had barricaded himself inside of a home near 13th Street and United Road at around 2 p.m. on Monday after authorities had tried to arrest him.  The suspect was believed to be armed and refused to surrender.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is using tear gas on a suspect wanted by the US Marshall's office who…

Posted by Joe Galli on Monday, October 5, 2015

The house was surrounded by Sheriff’s and SWAT Team members and at around 2 a.m., Castillo ran from the home and was apprehended and released to the custody of U.S. Marshals.

The SWAT team is now moving a battering ram into position at the house where a suspect wanted by the US Marshals has barricaded himself inside.

Posted by Joe Galli on Monday, October 5, 2015

Castillo was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, narcotics violations, possession of a stolen vehicle and evading arrest. His bail was set at $1 million.