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Barricaded suspect prompts law enforcement response in Orlando neighborhood

Authorities near Curry Ford, Goldenrod roads

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ORLANDO, Fla. – A suspect was arrested Friday after barricading himself in an Orlando neighborhood, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said deputies responded to a home near Curry Ford and Goldenrod roads where two of three wanted felony suspects Friday morning were located, one of whom was still in the home.

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One of the suspects responded to deputies and came out of the home, according to officials. The other suspect was apprehended without any issues a short time later, authorities said.

The sheriff’s office identified the barricaded suspect as 38-year-old Cesar Ruben Cruz Diaz, who was wanted for armed kidnapping, robbery with a firearm, aggravated assault with a firearm and child abuse.

This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.