Fayetteville man taken into custody after nearly six-hour standoff

Police said Friday the Violent Crime Apprehension Team received information on the location of a wanted suspect at a residence along the 2000 block of Caramel Drive.

The subject, 26-year-old Raeqwon Mitchell Carlisle, had warrants for his arrest for Parole Violation, three counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, larceny of a firearm, assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a female, misdemeanor larceny, communicating threats, carrying a concealed weapon and resist delay and obstructing a public officer.

During the attempt to arrest Carlisle, police said he barricaded himself inside the residence.

Members of the Fayetteville Police Department’s Crisis Negotiation Team, Emergency Response Team, Aviation Unit and Traffic Unit responded to the scene to assist in arresting Carlisle. After a nearly six-hour-long effort to apprehend Carlisle, police said he was taken into custody without incident.

He is currently being currently being held at the Cumberland County Jail under no bond related to the parole violation and the domestic violence charges. He is under an $11,000.00 secured bond for his remaining charges.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).