A 60-year-old woman is facing charges after she barricaded herself in her home with a rifle and refused to come out, according to the Commerce Police Department.
The incident occurred at 45 Baugh Street, where the woman lived. Officers were dispatched to the home on Saturday after receiving reports of a disorderly person.
Police say the 60-year-old woman made threats to officers through a broken window and pulled out a rifle. She then barricaded herself in her home and refused to come out.
Officers evacuated nearby residents. The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and Hostage Negotiators arrived on the scene and were able to take the woman into custody without further incident.
According to online jail records, police charged the suspect, Dee Figueroa, with six felonies. She faces three counts of aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer and three counts of making terroristic threats and acts.
Figueroa was booked at the Jackson County Jail, where she remained as of early Monday morning, Feb. 12.
