Man Arrested In Herndon Barricade Overdosed On Opioids: Police

HERNDON, VA -- A 21-year-old man who was involved in a 10-hour barricade in Herndon on Sunday may have overdosed on opioids just before surrendering, police say.

Police were called to the 13200 block of Lady Bank Lane at around 4 a.m. Sunday morning over a report that the suspect, Anthony Moaf, was threatening to shoot and kill family members, according to a report from the Fairfax County Police Department.

Two adult family members escaped the house, and Moaf eventually surrendered after 10 hours.

Moaf is now receiving psychiatric treatment at an undisclosed location after being released from the hospital where he was being treated for a suspected opioid overdose, the report states.

"While on the way to a psychiatric evaluation, Moaf became unresponsive and was taken to the emergency room instead," the report states. "A preliminary investigation revealed he may have overdosed prior to surrendering. He remained in the hospital overnight and was discharged this morning."

Police have charged Moaf with reckless handling of a firearm after police heard a gunshot while on the scene.

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