St. Tammany Parish authorities today released details of a SWAT standoff Saturday night in the Covington area.
"A male called and reported his son... was suspected to be off his medication, and possibly holding a female against her will," Captain Lance Vitter said.
It happened shortly before 7:00 pm at 160 Grand Lake Drive.
"Upon arrival, deputies attempted to safely make contact with someone, but instead observed an unknown subject inside the residence look out the blinds."
Vitter says the person inside refused to respond to deputies.
"A neighborhood witness advised deputies some time before deputies arrival a woman was observed frantically exiting the rear door of the residence, before being drug back inside by her hair."
The cops called for backup.
"The STPSO Special Weapons and Tactical team, along with the agency’s hostage negotiation team, responded to the scene."
He says that while police were on the scene the woman was able to safely escape from her assailant.
"Once the victim was safely secured, entry was made into the residence and the male was taken into custody without incident shortly before 11:00 pm."
Vitter says police found a gun inside the home.
"Bryan Talamo, w/m, 3/15/77, was arrested and will be facing the following criminal charges: Simple Battery (Domestic violence), Kidnapping, and Possession of firearm by felon."
