Wanted felon in custody after brief standoff in Coachella

A wanted felon is in custody following a brief standoff in the city of Coachella, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office confirmed.

The incident started at around 3:15 p.m. when deputies received information about a wanted felon in the 1600 block of 3rd Street, a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office told News Channel 3.

"Deputies are currently on the scene negotiating a peaceful surrender," writes Sergeant Deirdre Vickers, RSO's public information officer.

The suspect was taken in custody without incident at a little after 5:00 p.m.