Crisis team in action

A suspect in violation of a domestic violence restraining order allegedly broke into his wife’s home in the 1600 block of Arbutus Avenue, threatened to kill her and then barricaded himself inside about 11:40 p.m. on March 7, according to a Chico Police Department press release.

Though he originally resisted leaving the residence until Chico Police obtained a search and arrest warrant, David Arkos, 40, did speak with a member of the Butte County Behavioral Health Department’s Mobile Crisis Team, who worked with the Police Hostage Negotiations team to gain insight into Arkos and his medical needs, as well as encouraged him to leave the residence.

He eventually complied and was arrested. Arkos was booked at Butte County Jail on charges of domestic violence, violation of a restraining order, burglary and criminal threats.