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Suspect accused of domestic violence arrested after Green Lake standoff

Green Lake Standoff A standoff with Seattle Police and a domestic violence assault suspect happened on Tuesday around 9:00 p.m. in the Green Lake neighborhood. (Courtesy of Seattle Police Department) (Seattle Police Department)

SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department says officers arrested a 45-year-old man for domestic violence assault in the Green Lake neighborhood.

Officers responded to a domestic disturbance on Woodland Place N near N 64th Street and Aurora Avenue N.

The suspect was inside the victim’s home and refused to leave.

He also makes comments about self-harm.

Police closed part of the street for safety reasons, as SWAT was called in to help.

The suspect was arrested after a lengthy standoff.

He was booked into the King County Jail on domestic assault charges and outstanding warrant charges.

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