A man has been arrested following an hours-long standoff at a local park after allegedly committing a misdemeanor assault on his girlfriend. The man returned to the scene armed with a handgun and remained there for several hours, making statements indicating he intended to harm himself. Police closed the park's entrances and exits to prevent the man from leaving and to ensure public safety. The incident occurred after the suspect's wife and children were removed from their home. The standoff ended peacefully when the suspect was taken into custody.