NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WVEC) — A woman was apprehended after she barricaded herself in a house Sunday afternoon, Newport News police said.
Around 12:45 p.m., officers were called to the 1000 block of Center Avenue in reference to a domestic dispute, PIO Kelly King said.
A victim told police an estranged girlfriend had come to the residence and was asked to leave.
The 27-year-old woman became physical and barricaded herself in a room in the house, King said.
Police said "she is believed to be under the influence of narcotics" and may have had a weapon.
King said the woman is in custody without further incident. She has outstanding warrants.
There are no life threatening injuries at this time.
