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Man charged after domestic incident, barricade situation in Norfolk

21-year-old Joseph E. A. Gustafson III
Posted at 8:06 AM, Feb 23, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-23 16:27:58-05

NORFOLK, Va. - A man was arrested after an early morning incident on E. Ingram Court on Tuesday.

Around 2:45 a.m., Norfolk police were dispatched to a domestic call. When officers arrived, they attempted to make contact with an occupant in the home but were unsuccessful, according to officials.

As a result, the Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team and Special Operations Team responded to the location. The suspect, 21-year-old Joseph Gustafson III, was taken into custody without incident.

Police said no injuries were reported.

Gustafson III has been charged with domestic assault and strangulation. He is currently being held in the Norfolk City Jail without bond.