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Standoff Ends After 7-Hour Domestic Standoff | Providence News
A tense 7-hour standoff erupted in Tiverton after a domestic disturbance left a 39-year-old with neck and leg injuries. The victim’s 49-year-old partner, Kriss Farias, barricaded himself inside the apartment, refusing to surrender. Police responded with escalating force until Farias was finally taken into custody early Wednesday morning. He now faces multiple serious charges including domestic assault by strangulation, battery, violating a no-contact order, and disorderly conduct — a chilling reminder of how quickly domestic disputes can spiral out of control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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