Southern California man arrested after live-streaming standoff with deputies
Three people were arrested after standing off with deputies in a Ventura County home while the incident was live-streamed on social media.
On Sept. 18, Ventura County deputies responded to an apartment complex on the 4700 block of South Moorpark Avenue in Moorpark at around 1 p.m.
The suspects, who were facing eviction from the home, were identified as:
Edwige Mondesir Sr., 44
Maritza Miranda, 45
Edwige Mondesir Jr., 18
The trio refused to cooperate with deputies' orders. Eventually, authorities used a battering ram to force the front door open and gain entry.
While inside, Edwige Sr. reportedly charged at deputies while holding a metal object over his head. He was struck with a less lethal projectile, prompting him to hide inside a back room in the home.
His son, Edwige Jr., allegedly "battered a detective" and was arrested after a brief struggle. The third suspect, Miranda, was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant.
As Edwige Sr. remained barricaded in the room, he began live-streaming the standoff on social media, officials said.
He reportedly made statements that indicated he would not cooperate with the deputies' orders.
Negotiators attempted to call the man, but he repeatedly hung up the phone or refused to answer.
Several hours later, SWAT team members eventually fired pepper balls inside the room which forced him to finally exit.
He was taken into custody on a felony warrant. All three suspects were booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility in Ventura and are awaiting future court appearances.
