Moses Lake man arrested following domestic violence incident
NANCE BESTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 months, 1 week AGO
MOSES LAKE – A 35-year-old man is in custody following a domestic violence incident that escalated into a standoff with law enforcement Monday morning, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office.
Branden Torrey was arrested after allegedly assaulting his domestic partner and firing a round from a handgun into the deck of their home.
Deputies responded to a 911 call at approximately 1:15 a.m. from the victim, who reported the incident at a residence in the 6200 block of Mae Valley Road.
Involving multiple agencies, including the Moses Lake Police Department and the Moses Lake Regional Tactical Response Team, the situation prompted extensive negotiations that lasted several hours.
“Negotiations can generally take a long time because we want to use the least amount of force possible,” said GCSO Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman. “Once negotiations broke down, we went to the next step to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.”
After employing flash bangs and tear gas, Torrey surrendered peacefully to authorities around 5:15 a.m., according to Foreman.
He is currently lodged in the Grant County Jail, facing charges of second-degree assault-domestic violence, resisting arrest and possessing a stolen firearm.
The victim received medical treatment and was provided with domestic violence resources, Foreman said.
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