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LOS BANOS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A antheral was arrested successful a six-hour SWAT standoff Saturday greeting aft breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home, allegedly equipped with a handgun, the Los Banos Police Department announced.
Police accidental astir 7:20 a.m. they responded to a mobile location successful the 2100 artifact of eastbound Pacheco Boulevard for a study of a disturbance.
Responding officers reported 27-year-old Pedro Cendejas of Los Banos allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's location equipped with a handgun. Police besides learned 4 adults and 4 children were perchance inside.
After archetypal negotiations, investigators reported each victims were allowed to permission and the Merced County Sheriff's SWAT squad was called to respond. Several surrounding homes were evacuated for precaution arsenic negotiators spoke with the suspect.
After astir six hours, constabulary accidental Cendejas surrendered to officers extracurricular of the residence. He was arrested connected suspicion of aggregate felony charges, including possession of a stolen handgun.
Prior to this incident, Los Banos constabulary accidental Cendejas was sought for an progressive March 2025 felony apprehension warrant for kid endangerment and conveyance pursuit. Additionally, helium was connected progressive Post-Release Community Supervision for a anterior felony resisting apprehension charge.
