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Norfolk man showed gun to deputies, barricaded himself after getting eviction notice, police say

The barricade situation happened at a home in the 3500 block of Chesapeake Boulevard, which is close to Robin Hood Road.

NORFOLK, Va. — UPDATE: A Norfolk man was arrested after an hourslong barricade situation on Chesapeake Boulevard came to an end Thursday afternoon, according to police.

Bishop J. Jackson, 47, was charged with brandishing a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The incident happened at a home in the 3500 block of Chesapeake Boulevard, which is close to Robin Hood Road. Around 9:10 a.m. Thursday, officers were sent to look into a report of a person with a weapon, the Norfolk Police Department said.

Jackson had allegedly brandished his gun at deputies with the Norfolk Sheriff's Office during an eviction notice, then barricaded himself inside a home.

As the situation unfolded, different agencies responded to help, including hostage and crisis negotiators and the Norfolk Bomb Squad.

Around 3:45 p.m., Jackson was taken into custody. 

He is being held in the Norfolk City Jail without bond. 

No one was hurt in this incident.

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