Cinnaminson Police Standoff Stemmed From Domestic Assault: Chief

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CINNAMINSON, NJ — A three-hour police standoff ensued after police responded to a domestic assault Monday morning in Cinnaminson, officials said.

The suspect — identified as Kevin G. Konieczny — surrendered peacefully at 6:42 a.m., according to Cinnaminson Police Chief Richard Calabrese. Konieczny was charged with second-degree domestic violence strangulation.

When asked about the victim's condition later Monday morning, Calabrese told Patch, "She's fine right now."

Township officers responded to the 300 unit block of Parry Road at 3:49 a.m. for a reported domestic violence assault and possible gunshot. The victim got away and called 911 before law enforcement arrived and set up a perimeter, Calabrese said.

The suspect, who was presumed armed and dangerous, initially refused to surrender, authorities said. As a result, Cinnaminson officers called in State Police and the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office "due to the nature of the incident," Calabrese said.

Police blocked off Parry Road and Ascot Drive during the standoff and advised the public to avoid the area.

Once Konieczny surrendered, nobody was harmed during his arrest. The 52-year-old Cinnaminson resident was placed in the Burlington County Jail on a warrant as he awaits a detention hearing.