Charges Filed Against Westport Couple in Armed Standoff: Police

Updated at 4:56 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2016: Charges have been filed against Kyle and Carrie Owen, the Richmondville Avenue couple who barricaded themselves - and their child - in their home Monday during a standoff with police.

Both were charged with:

• Risk of Injury to Child
• Interfering with an Officer

Kyle Owen, who police said was holding a hatchet during much of the standoff and tried to run away from police, was held in lieu of a $25,000 bond. Carrie Owen was held in lieu of a $10,000 bond.

Both are scheduled to appear in court on May 26. with a court date on 05/26/16

Photo: Kyle, left, and Carrie Owen. Photo credit: Westport Police Department

Original story: WESTPORT, CT - A Richmondville Avenue couple is in custody Monday following a tense standoff with Westport police where the two barricaded themselves inside their home.

Officers were called to the scene at about 10 a.m. on a report of a civil dispute, and the couple, Kyle and Carrie Owen, were spotted in the driveway. The two quickly went inside the home once police arrived and would not open the door.

"Kyle then came to the door holding a hatchet and refused to come outside," said Lt. David Farrell in a statement, adding that the couple's juvenile child was in the home with them. "Kyle was yelling and swearing at officers and was seen walking aggressively in the house."

Officers closed off the road and evacuated residents from the homes nearby, and called in the tactical Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team (SWRERT).

SWRERT negotiators made contact with Carrie and after about a half hour of negotiations, they talked the Owens into coming out. Once outside, Kyle made a break and tried to run back into the house, but was tackled officers.

The pair were being processed at Westport Police Headquarters Monday afternoon.

Charges were still being determined, and the incident remains under investigation, according to police.