WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A 32-year-old West Valley City man is facing several charges after SWAT teams responded to a home late Thursday night.
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Police were called to the home just after 11 p.m. by a juvenile female who said her brother, Hector Martinez, was intoxicated and had thrown a knife at their mother. Martinez was also accused of assaulting his father, causing a substantial injury to his face.
When officers arrived, Martinez retreated into the home and shut the door, refusing to come out despite numerous commands to do so.
After being granted a search warrant, a SWAT team was called in, although Martinez later surrendered before any police action was taken.
Martinez faces charges of aggravated assault, domestic violence in the presence of a minor, domestic violence assault, and domestic violence threats.
