Newport Beach man arrested after hours-long standoff with police

A 45-year-old Newport Beach man was arrested Wednesday night after an hours-long standoff with police, who were initially responding to reports of domestic violence.

Sgt. Steve Oberon of the Newport Beach Police Department said authorities received a call at around 6:30 p.m. of possible domestic violence in the 1200 block of Nautilus Lane. Upon arriving at the scene, officers saw a man attempting to climb into the residence through a window. Police were able to locate and evacuate the victim, but Oberon noted it took several hours before they were able to remove the suspect, Ken Mescher.

Police fired shots after Mescher allegedly released his dogs on them. No officers were injured, but one dog was shot in the leg.

Oberon confirmed Friday that Mescher was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, obstructing an officer and spousal battery.