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Pismo Beach police arrest person wanted in assault after nearly 2-hour standoff

A $63,252 grant has been given to the Pismo Beach Police Department from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control because of their participation in the 2023-24 Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) program.
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A $63,252 grant has been given to the Pismo Beach Police Department from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control because of their participation in the 2023-24 Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) program.
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July 10, 2021 5:00 pm
Published 3:24 pm

PISMO BEACH, Calif. - The Pismo Beach Police Department responded to an active standoff with a person suspected of assault Saturday afternoon.

Officers said the person barricaded themselves inside a structure at Cypress Street and Hinds Avenue around 3 p.m.

This person was allegedly involved in an assault that took place Saturday morning.

Pismo Beach police and neighboring agencies have responded to the scene and said they are trying to end the standoff peacefully.

Fortunately, at around 4:45 p.m., police announced the barricaded person was arrested without incident.

Officers said they will remain on scene to complete their investigation.

Residents were advised to avoid the area at this time.

We will update this story as more information becomes available.

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