Police in Red Oak say a woman who held authorities at bay for about 90-minutes Monday afternoon was arrested on numerous charges. 50-year old Christine Courtney Ryan, of Red Oak, was taken into custody by the Red Oak K9 unit after officers broke down a door and entered a residence where she was holed-up with multiple weapons in a bedroom. Ryan was charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon, assault on a peace officer and/or health care worker, and interference with official acts.

The incident began when the Montgomery County’s Communication Center received a 911 call from 510 West Washington Avenue with regard to a domestic disturbance. A man said his significant other had fired a gun at him and chased him from the residence. Red Oak Police and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to scene, where  they met with the caller and established a perimeter around the residence. Authorities learned from the male subject that Ryan was inside the home, armed with several firearms and heavily intoxicated. Residents in the area were evacuated while authorities tried to negotiate with Ryan.

After she was apprehended, Ryan was transported to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital where she was treated for a bite from the K9. During treatment, Ryan allegedly assaulted three nurses by kicking them. She was subsequently transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where she was being held on $10,000 bond.

Assisting authorities at the scene was Red Oak Fire and Rescue, Montgomery County Emergency Management, Montgomery County Secondary Roads crews and Deputies with the Mills County Sheriff’s Office.