Man Uses Parents as Shield in Standoff | Phoenix News

A wild police standoff unfolds in Glendale when David Melendez, a repeat offender with multiple felony warrants, bolts from officers after acting erratically near 51st Avenue and Maryland. He crashes his way into his own home, uses his parents as a human shield, and hides behind a water heater—prompting SWAT to deploy flash-bangs and drones before finally arresting him. The two-hour chaos left neighbors on edge and Melendez now faces new charges on top of his existing legal troubles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fdf84379efde3e5f