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Barricaded Suspect with Handgun Results in Call to Police Featured

Jodi Mullins, PIO February 09, 2021 822

Two People Arrested For Assault With A Deadly Weapon 

 

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  • PV Police officers were called in response to a barricaded suspect with a handgun
  • Suspect Corozza was involved in a domestic dispute with his live-in girlfriend Lindsay Excell
  • Corozza and Excell surrendered to patrol and SWAT personnel and were taken into custody without incident
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Both Corozza and Excell were booked on charges

 

On Sunday, February 7th, 2021 at about 01:43 PM, Officers were called to the 3000 block of Greg Drive in response to a barricaded suspect with a handgun. 

Investigation revealed that prior to the officers’ arrival, suspect Eric Corozza was involved in a domestic dispute with his live-in girlfriend, Lindsay Excell, during which Corozza pointed a handgun at a victim neighbor who was at the residence for an unrelated reason. A different neighbor attempted to disarm Corozza, without success. Excell assaulted one of the neighbors while he was restrained by Corozza.  Corozza fled inside the residence, where Excell was still inside. Officers were called to the scene.

Shortly thereafter, Corozza and Excell surrendered to patrol and SWAT personnel and were taken into custody without incident. The investigation is ongoing.

Eric Corozza of Prescott Valley, 46, was booked for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Disorderly Conduct involving a Weapon and being a Prohibitied Possessor. 

Lindsay Excell of Prescott Valley, 38, was booked for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Disorderly Conducted involving a Weapon.  

 

Prescott Valley Police Department can be contacted at (928) 772-9267 for non-emergencies, 

911 for emergencies. Yavapai County Silent witness is 1-800-932-3232. 

 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrescottValleyPD or @prescottvalleypd 

Twitter: www.twitter.com/PolicePV or @policepv

Instagram: www.instagram.com/prescottvalleypolice or @prescottvalleypolice

 

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