***  WATCH ***  DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUSPECT WOULD NOT COME OUT… COPS NEEDED TO ENTER & GET HIM… MOTHER & INFANT SAFE

HYANNIS, Massachusetts –  Shortly after midnight, Barnstable Police responded to a Hyannis address for an adult male allegedly threatening his girlfriend’s life and refusing to let her leave.  The girlfriend’s infant child was inside the home as well.  The adult male also allegedly made threats toward the police if they came to the residence.  Officers arrived and the woman and her infant child safely exited the home, along with an adult male roommate.  All three were seated inside nearby cruisers.  Meanwhile, the adult male that was allegedly making threats would not exit the home,  apparently remaining in an upstairs bedroom.  Additional officers responded and entered behind a ballistic shield.  The suspect was arrested inside the upstairs bedroom without further incident.  He is being charged with Domestic Assault and Battery, along with additional unconfirmed charges.  The following HN Video highlights the entry and arrest…  [HN VIDEO –  PRESS PLAY] P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is a brought to you by Genevieve Artadi…  [CLICK IT/CRANK IT!  HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]  * The initial details contained in the above report are based on police radio transmissions and information on scene. The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.