FISH LAKE, Ind. -- The La Porte County Sheriff's Office has a 27-year-old suspect in custody on felony domestic battery charges after the man allegedly battered two members of his family and holed up in the residence. 

Authorities say they responded to a residence in the 100 block of Holly Drive at approximately 8:35 p.m. on May 18 in relation to a disturbance.

"Deputies arrived and learned the accused, Davion C. Dunkins, may be armed with a knife and had barricaded himself inside the residence," the LCSO said.

"Deputies were told Dunkins had battered two family members and threatened the same while wielding a knife. A perimeter around the residence was secured. Deputies were able to confirm that Dunkins was still inside the home."

Members of the Sheriff’s Office Hostage Crisis Negotiation and Emergency Response Teams (ERT) were brought in and communicated with Dunkins for an "extended period."

"However, he refused to cooperate," the LCSO said.

"ERT forced entry into the residence and an agency K9 was deployed inside. Dunkins began to call out to deputies, agreed to surrender, and was taken into custody a short time later."

He was arrested and transported to the La Porte County Jail.

Charges against Dunkins:

• Intimidation, L5 Felony (Three Counts)
• Domestic Battery, L5 Felony
• Domestic Battery, L6 Felony
• Resisting Law Enforcement, A-Misdemeanor

As of Monday morning, Dunkins remained housed in the LCJ and is being held on a $15,005.00 cash-only bond through La Porte County Circuit Court.