Domestic violence suspect arrested by CERT team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man is facing multiple charges following a domestic violence investigation Friday in a southeast Bend neighborhood.

The suspect was arrested and booked into the Deschutes County Jail on charges of fourth-degree assault, strangulation, coercion, and tampering with a witness, according to Bend Police.

Officers responded to a report of domestic violence near Cheyenne Road and Comanche Lane. Investigators say the suspect physically assaulted a 52-year-old Bend resident, causing injury, and attempted to prevent the victim from calling 911.

The male, Bend resident, later barricaded himself inside his home. He was arrested by the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team (CERT) and taken into custody without further incident.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.