Armed suspect arrested in Littlerock barricade

Authorities say an armed barricaded suspect in Littlerock is in custody Friday.

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Deputies contacted the department's Special Enforcement Bureau unit, which with the sheriff's Crisis Negotiation Team and Mental Evaluation Team arrived to negotiate a possible surrender with the suspect.

Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department's Palmdale Station responded at 2:30 a.m. to the 36400 block of 103rd Street East where they learned the suspect accused of assault with a deadly weapon had barricaded himself, the sheriff's department said.

Around 7:30 a.m., SED stated the operation in Antelope Valley had concluded and the suspect was in custody.

Anyone with information about this case was asked to call the Sheriff's Palmdale Sheriff Station at 661-272-2400. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 and tips may be sent to lacrimestoppers.org .

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