A man from Port St. Lucie found himself behind bars after a tense three-hour confrontation with the SWAT team on a mission to apprehend him for child pornography-related offenses.

The incident unfolded at the residence of 35-year-old Joshua Valdez, located on the 800 block of Watson Court in Port St. Lucie, where detectives were looking to investigate Valdez’s electronic devices for illicit content involving minors.

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According to Assistant Chief Leo Niemczyk of the Port St. Lucie Police Department, the standoff ensued when the SWAT unit descended upon Valdez’s home armed with a search warrant.

Upon encountering the tactical team, Valdez opted to barricade himself inside, sparking a prolonged negotiation effort.

“Upon sight of us, the suspect decided to barricade himself inside the home,” remarked Assistant Chief Niemczyk, detailing the tense encounter.

Despite the crisis negotiators’ attempts to coax Valdez into surrendering peacefully over the course of three hours, the suspect remained uncooperative, choosing not to engage verbally but signaling his presence when prompted.

With Valdez’s mother and sister vacating the premises to assist law enforcement in resolving the standoff, officers resorted to innovative tactics, including the deployment of camera-equipped robots and gas to extract Valdez from his hideaway.

Ultimately, as the night wore on, the SWAT team made the decision to enter the property, leading to Valdez’s discovery concealed beneath a mattress in a front bedroom.

The arrest transpired without resistance, resulting in his detention.

Throughout the ordeal, Valdez maintained silence towards authorities, leaving the exact charges pertaining to his alleged possession of child pornography shrouded in uncertainty.

However, law enforcement authorities have affirmed that Valdez will face, at the very least, allegations of possessing illicit material involving minors.