NAPLES, Fla. — A man was taken into custody Friday after barricading himself inside a house near the Valencia Golf & Country Club in Orangetree, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
Neighbors said the man was experiencing family issues and needed immediate help.
The incident drew a large police presence, including SWAT teams in armored vehicles and at least 20 deputies, who prepared to enter a house just off Double Eagle Trail.
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“I was working from my home office and saw a notification on the Ring app. It said there was some commotion going on, and I saw the location — it was in the neighborhood,” said Fabiano Pinto, a resident living a few streets away. He noted that he heard the news around noon as a CCSO helicopter flew over his house.
“When I saw that, I found it a little bit unusual, so that’s why I wanted to bring the kids just to see what was going on,” Pinto added.
By 1 p.m., the Sheriff's Office reported that the situation had been “resolved without incident”, and the man a subject had been placed in protective custody under the Baker Act.
Neighbors expressed relief that the man was escorted away safely.
“I’m glad he surrendered, and I’m glad that everything is OK with him. I hope he gets the help he needs. Who knows what happened in his life that made him go that way? You don’t know. You gotta say prayers for him,” said one neighbor.
“Good that it’s taken care of, and it wasn’t anything worse... by the grace of God. Thank God,” added Pinto.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental crisis, you can contact the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
ORIGINAL REPORTING:
The Collier County Sheriff's Office says this incident was "resolved without incident".
The person has been taken into protective custody under the provisions of the Baker Act.
The Collier County Sheriff's Office says deputies are on the scene of a barricaded person inside of a home on Vardin Place in Valencia Golf and Country Club in Naples.
There is no danger to the public; however people who live in the area have been evacuated out of precaution.
FOX 4 is on scene.
