UPDATE: 2:05 p.m.: Warwick Police have identified the armed man arrested in a Blake Street home this morning after a 911 domestic violence report involving a firearm as Tyler Bagley, 33.
Bagley’s sister, the reporting caller, told police Bagley had pointed a firearm at a woman in the house. Responding Officers were
able to safely evacuate three people, two female and a male, from the residence.
The Warwick Police SWAT team responded and it was determined that Bagley had barricaded himself in an attic area of the residence.
Extensive negotiations were conducted and multiple methods were used to determine Bagley’s status. The Warwick Police SWAT team made eventual entry into the residence at which time Bagley was located and taken into custody without incident. He was subsequently transported to Kent Hospital for evaluation.
Bagley faces the following charges: Domestic Felony Assault, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of a Crime of
Violence and Two Counts of Domestic Disorderly Conduct. Bagley was held for Arraignment.
No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone with questions regarding the call on Blake St. may contact the Warwick Police Department at 401-468-
4200.
WARWICK, RI — The WPD SWAT team entered a Blake Street home at 9:30 a.m., reporting an armed man arrested after a 12:30 a.m. 911 domestic violence call and hours of fruitless negotiations.
Early Monday, Oct. 6, Warwick Police responded to 52 Blake Street for a domestic disturbance, reported by an adult female living there calling 911. The woman told police her brother was “being belligerent and had her firearm.” Upon arrival, the female caller and two other residents exited the residence at officers’ request. The man refused to exit with them, and he was believed to be in possession of the firearm. This man, whom police have not identified, is known to the police and is prohibited from possessing a firearm, according to a statement about the arrest.
Warwick Police deployed its SWAT and Crisis Negotiation teams to the address. The man continued to refuse to exit the residence voluntarily despite a lengthy dialogue between the male and police personnel via telephone.
After the dialogue and other methods failed to resolve the matter, SWAT personnel entered the home at approximately 9:30 a.m. and arrested the man, who had the firearm in his possession when taken into custody.
Police report their investigation is active, and charges are pending. Police stated they will release more details once the investigation is “substantially complete”.
Author: Rob Borkowski
Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at editor@warwickpost.com with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.
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