A Lake City woman was arrested on Monday night after entering a NE Lake Drive residence without permission, armed with a handgun and making threats.

According to a Lake City Police Department (LCPD) release, officers responded to 1038 NE Lake Drive at 6:20 p.m. in reference to a disturbance involving an armed subject inside a residence.

Upon arrival, officers established a perimeter around the home and made contact with a male subject outside. The man confirmed the presence of an armed female inside the residence. After the scene was secured, a female exited the house and was detained without incident after informing officers that another female was still inside.

Following repeated commands, the second female exited the residence with her hands raised.

Officers interviewed the complainants, who said the suspect arrived at the residence in an agitated state, making threatening statements and brandishing a handgun. The suspect entered the home without permission, confronting the occupants while armed and causing the occupants to fear for their safety.

Officers arrested the suspect, Marnita Y. Demps, 62, and charged her with armed burglary, false imprisonment and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

“The swift response and teamwork by our officers prevented this situation from escalating further,” said Lake City Police Chief Gerald Butler in the release. “We take all threats of violence seriously and will continue to act decisively to ensure the safety of our residents.”

Demps was transported to the Columbia County Detention Facility.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is encouraged to contact the LCPD at 386-752-4343 or report information anonymously through the LCPD TIPS line at 386-719-2068 or Crime Stoppers of Columbia County at 386-754-7099.