A domestic disturbance at a home on Irene Avenue in Roseville's Cherry Glen neighborhood escalated into an hours-long police standoff Monday morning that ended with the arrest of a woman, according to the Roseville Police Department and news reports.
How the incident unfolded
Police say officers were dispatched to the residence just before 9 a.m. after a report of an altercation between a male and female at the address south of Douglas Boulevard. According to authorities, the female chased the male out of the house and made threats while under the influence of a controlled substance. After the male and other occupants left, the woman remained inside the home, prompting a tactical response.
Roseville police deployed SWAT personnel and brought in crisis negotiators to attempt a peaceful resolution. Officers established a secure perimeter around the scene and told media there was no immediate risk to nearby residents while law enforcement worked to resolve the situation.
"There was no threat to the neighborhood during the standoff as officers had the location locked down," police said.
Arrest and charges
Just before 1 p.m., authorities reported the standoff had concluded with the arrest of the suspect, identified by police as 49-year-old Aundrea Martinez. Martinez was booked into the South Placer County Jail on multiple felony charges, including making threats, false imprisonment and being under the influence of a controlled substance, according to police and local news coverage.
Under California law, false imprisonment is defined as the unlawful violation of another person's personal liberty. Police have not released further details about the specific nature of the alleged threats, the circumstances of the alleged false imprisonment, or the substance they say was involved.
Local context and public safety response
The use of SWAT and negotiators in domestic disturbance cases reflects a protocol aimed at minimizing harm when a potentially volatile suspect remains barricaded. In this instance, officers maintained a secure perimeter so neighbors could remain safe while negotiators tried to persuade the person inside to come out voluntarily.
Incidents of this type raise several public-safety and community questions, including how first responders coordinate crisis intervention, the role of behavioral-health resources when substance use appears involved, and how the criminal-justice system handles alleged domestic incidents that lead to felony charges.
- Location: Irene Avenue at Cherry Street, Cherry Glen neighborhood (south of Douglas Boulevard)
- Timeline: Call just before 9 a.m.; arrest just before 1 p.m.
- Arrested: Aundrea Martinez, 49
- Charges: Felony threats, false imprisonment, being under the influence
- Booking: South Placer County Jail
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| ~9:00 a.m. | Officers respond to disturbance report |
| Morning hours | SWAT and crisis negotiators on scene; perimeter secured |
| ~1:00 p.m. | Suspect arrested; incident concluded |
Police indicated investigators believe the two people involved were in a dating relationship. No other arrests were reported, and authorities said there was no ongoing threat to the wider neighborhood once the perimeter was in place and officers took control of the scene.
As the case moves forward, prosecutors and investigators will determine whether additional charges are warranted and whether mental-health or substance-use assessment will factor into pretrial decisions. Residents with concerns about safety or who witnessed the incident are encouraged to contact the Roseville Police Department with any information that could assist investigators.
This account is based on statements from the Roseville Police Department and reporting by local media. Further details may be released by law enforcement as their investigation continues.
