Formal Charges Filed Against Moorpark Man Involved In Tuesday's 9-Hour Long Standoff

What Happened?

On Tuesday, May 10th, 2023, a 9-hour long standoff ensued between law enforcement and a Moorpark man, identified as 42-year-old John Doe. The incident began when deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a domestic disturbance at a residence in Moorpark, California.

Upon arriving at the scene, deputies encountered John Doe, who was armed with a firearm. Doe refused to comply with deputies' commands and barricaded himself inside the residence.

A SWAT team was subsequently called to the scene, and negotiations with Doe continued for several hours. After extensive negotiations, Doe surrendered to law enforcement without further incident.

Formal Charges

On Wednesday, May 11th, 2023, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office filed formal charges against John Doe. The charges include:

• Attempted murder
• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Resisting arrest
• Domestic battery

Next Steps

John Doe is currently being held in custody at the Ventura County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on May 18th, 2023.

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident.