HERRIMAN — A 50-year-old man was arrested after police say he physically assaulted a woman in Herriman. It was reported at 9:20 p.m. on Thursday near Borglum Lane.

According to the Herriman Police Department, the suspect, identified as Raymond Carlos Velarde, was seen with a black handgun as he entered the residence. Velarde allegedly threatened the female victim and an acquaintance with the firearm.

The woman was treated by paramedics at the scene after being found unconscious outside the home for injuries sustained in the assault.

The South Valley SWAT and South Valley Negotiation teams were on scene for several hours attempting to contact Velarde to exit the residence.

Evacuations were issued to the surrounding homes.

Police were able to locate Velarde at 11:40 a.m. and take him in

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