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Barricade situation in Chesapeake ends with a peaceful surrender

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Chesapeake, Va. - A man who barricaded himself inside a Chesapeake home for several hours is now in police custody.

Police responded to a burglar alarm at a home in the 2700 block of Ike Street around 9:20 a.m.

When they searched the area, they smelled marijuana coming from a trailer connected to the alarm.

A man inside of the trailer refused to cooperate. Police issued a search warrant but the man continued to refuse to get out of the trailer.

Police spent several hours negotiating with the man and he willingly surrendered around 12:30 p.m.

Charges against the man are pending.

Stay with NewsChannel 3 for more updates.