At approximately 7am this morning, Newtown Township Police were dispatched to a reported physical assault by an armed individual on Independence Place in the Headley housing development. 

Upon Police arrival, the female victim was located by police after escaping out the rear of the property. It was reported that the individual offender was armed with a handgun. Out of an abundance of caution, a decision was made to activate the South-Central Emergency Response Team for a possible barricaded subject. A shelter in place order was pushed out via social media and through the HOA.

As communication attempts continued, additional law enforcement tactical and investigative methods were utilized. After approximately 2.5 hours, negotiators successfully contacted the offender who was subsequently placed into custody by police within the Headley development.

There were no injuries reported to police, the offender, or any other community member. The female received minor injuries from the initial altercation but refused medical treatment. The investigation is continuing and the home is being held for a search warrant. The male offender is being processed and awaiting criminal arraignment.