Cape Charles Police Respond to Hostage Standoff

Last Thursday evening, folks returning home from work near Monroe and Nectarine Streets found the area secured by Town and County police vehicles. On March 3, 2016 at 6:07 pm the Cape Charles Police Department responded to a call at a residence in Cape Charles of a male, David M. Checker holding a gun to his head. While officers were responding to the scene the caller then called back and stated that Mr. Checker was now holding the gun to her head. After a short standoff  with police, Checker gave himself up and was taken into custody.

David M. Checker of Cape Charles was arrested and charged with:
1.Attempted robbery
2.Use of firearm in commission of a felony
3.Brandishing a firearm
4.Domestic assault

Other charges are pending. Mr. Checker is being held in Northampton Regional Jail without bond.