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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Howard Prairie to host ODFW event ... VIDEO: Woman shares her story of self-injury ... Bear in southeast Medford draws a crowd; police continue to monitor it ... Howard Prairie to host ODFW event ... VIDEO: Woman shares her story of self-injury ... Bear in southeast Medford draws a crowd; police continue to monitor it ... SWAT RESPONSE Neighbors evacuated in southwest Medford SWAT standoff Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 11, 2016 at 6:40 PM Posted May. 11, 2016 at 6:40 PM » Social News What began as a domestic assault midday Wednesday escalated into a SWAT response and the evacuation of nearby neighbors in southwest Medford, authorities said. Andrew D. Moffatt, 47, had allegedly struck a woman in the face before a standoff that began just after noon in the 1200 block of Shafer Lane, according to a release issued by Medford police. Police grew concerned for neighbors' safety after the victim told police Moffatt had access to weapons inside the home. Moffatt allegedly refused to answer the phone inside and refused to communicate with officers. Moffatt allegedly attempted to flee from the rear of the home at 2:30 p.m. and was detained in the backyard. He was arrested on a felony charge of fourth-degree assault and misdemeanor charges of harassment and resisting arrest. MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 11, 2016 at 6:40 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501