NEWPORT BEACH, CA — A domestic incident involving assault with a deadly weapon triggered police activity and shelter-in-place orders for Newport Beach residents on Thursday.
The warning was issued at around 4 p.m. Thursday, when Newport Beach Police officers urged residents living on West Cliff Drive and Bedford Lane — between Buckingham Lane and Rutland Road — to shelter-in-place.
According to Newport Beach Police Department Spokesperson Heather Rangel, police were still at the scene at an apartment complex on 1800 Westcliff Drive as of 5:10 p.m. in response to the incident.
According to Rangel, police were working to arrest the suspect.
"The suspect is inside a residence, and officers are working to safely resolve the situation," Rangel said. "The immediate area has been secured."
Rangel said there was no immediate threat to the public.
Traffic in the surrounding area also appeared to be impacted.
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