POLICE responded to a call about a dispute at Real Housewives of Orange County star Elizabeth Vargas’ home involving an ex-boyfriend allegedly barricaded inside, according to TMZ.
Elizabeth made her Bravo debut in season 15 of the reality show.
TMZ broke the news on Tuesday, reporting that Elizabeth made the call to police.
Sources close to the reality star told TMZ that she and her ex had been having issues.
She contacted police on Tuesday, reporting him for “possible extortion,” according to the outlet.
Police were told Elizabeth’s ex barricaded himself inside the property.
One person was arrested, per TMZ’s reporting.
A SWAT team conducted a full sweep of the home to ensure that no one else was inside.
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Per CBS, police were not certain initially if there was one suspect or more.
THE STANDOFF
The drama kicked off around 5:45 pm local time, according to the outlet.
The Newport Beach Police Department responded to a call that there were “possible felony suspects barricaded” in the house.
Authorities confirmed they had one suspect in custody at roughly 7:40 pm.
At the time, they claimed two additional suspects were outstanding.
CBS reported that SWAT officers could be heard giving commands via megaphone at one point during the altercation.
They entered the house after about 30 minutes.
No injuries were reported.
Police told CBS there was no perceived threat to the community.
According to TMZ, about seven police officers were seen outside the house.
Elizabeth was not harmed in the altercation. She was also not taken hostage.
HER HOME
The Real Housewives star lives in a $5 million mansion with a large patio and ocean views.
She gave a tour of her home to Bravo viewers, showing off its many spacious rooms.
Elizabeth showed fans her living room, calling it the “lazy area.”
The room featured a couch, two chairs, a black fireplace and large windows.
It also featured an ocean view.
She then showed off her kitchen, which had white plates, cookware, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.
On the patio, Elizabeth showed fans the “view of the century.”
Her home was featured on Real Housewives, though she only lasted one season.
CAST CONFLICT
Elizabeth, a friend of Kelly Dodd, was invited to join RHOC after Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Judge were fired.
