Woman Arrested After Hourslong Burglary Barricade In RivCo

BLYTHE, CA — A 30-year-old woman from Indiana barricaded herself for hours in a residence she was suspected of burglarizing in an unincorporated area bordering Blythe Tuesday before surrendering, authorities said.

Colorado River Sheriff's Station deputies responded to the 1500 block of Pheasant Lane at around 6 a.m. Tuesday to reports of an in-progress burglary, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.

Kathryn Grace Webster of Rockville, Indiana exited the residence upon the arrival of deputies, who attempted to make contact with her.

She then ran back inside and closed the door, prompting deputies to establish a perimeter and issue multiple commands for her to exit the residence.

"Webster refused to comply, and the Riverside Sheriff's Special Enforcement Bureau responded to assist. After hours of negotiation, Webster surrendered and was taken into custody without incident," the sheriff's office said in a statement.

Webster was booked into the Blythe Jail on suspicion of burglary.

Anyone with additional information about the burglary was urged to call Deputy Villarreal at 760-921-7900.

—City News Service