Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested By SWAT After Standoff

ANAHEIM, CA —Anaheim Police took a domestic violence suspect into custody after an hours-long standoff, Tuesday, a spokesperson said.

Police began a search for the suspect on a domestic violence call, but he fled his apartment, leading to the cross Anaheim pursuit from the air and on the ground.

The suspect, Myles Steward, 22 of Los Angeles, returned to the apartment on the 2000 block of S. State College Boulevard at approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday. He was seen hiding on a balcony but refused to surrender to authorities. SWAT officers "made contact" with Stewart and took him into custody within about an hour.

Police evacuated the third floor of that building during the standoff, the remainder of residents were advised to shelter in place. All returned to their homes shortly after Steward's arrest.

Charges against Steward include domestic violence, resisting arrest, pimping, pandering as well as being a felon in possession of a firearm, Anaheim Police Sgt. Daron Wyatt said. His bail was set at $250,000.

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