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Suspect assaults victim with stick, refuse to exit residence

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A suspect reportedly hit a victim in the head with a stick, then refused to come out of a home in the 4000 block of Vineyard.

Shortly after 10:00 Saturday morning officers were called to scene on an assault.

Upon arrival a witness says the suspect hit the victim in the head with a stick causing serious head injuries.

The suspect is believed to be armed and under the influence of drugs.

Negotiators began communicating with the suspect who remained inside the residence.

Police took the suspect into custody shortly before 2:00 p.m.

No other injuries were reported.