A man is behind bars after violating a domestic violence order.

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Officers with the Richland Police Department were called out to a residence on Jadwin Avenue Friday afternoon. After previous encounters with the suspect, Police contained the area and deployed a drone. The suspect jumped from a second-story window attempting to flee. Officers were in quick pursuit on foot when the man ditched a loaded gun over a fence.

When officers caught up to the man, he still resisted so they tased him. After investigation, it was determined that Calvin Paul is prohibited from possessing firearms. He has 5 prior convictions for domestic violence violation and a conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm. The suspect was booked into the Benton County Jail on several charges, including Resisting Arrest.

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