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New Iberia man arrested after three-hour standoff, hostage situation

2 hours 22 minutes 22 seconds ago Wednesday, July 16 2025 Jul 16, 2025 July 16, 2025 11:22 AM July 16, 2025 in News
Source: WBRZ

NEW IBERIA - SWAT teams and other law enforcement arrested a man after a reported hostage situation Tuesday night. 

The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office, as well as state police and the New Iberia Police Department, responded to a home on Duboid Road Tuesday night for a reported hostage situation. 

Law enforcement secured the scene and was able to recover the hostage safely during a three-hour standoff. 

Dustin Walker, 34, was arrested after the standoff and booked for second-degree battery with additional charges expected. He is currently being held in the Iberia Parish Jail on a $65,000 bond. 

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