(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs reports two people were arrested Friday on warrants for Child Endangerment. Authorities says Officers observed 31-year-old Vaughn White and 26-year-old Brittany DeSantiago, both of Council Bluffs, were seen entering an apartment. When officers attempted to call the pair out, they refused to respond or comply with demands. Police say due to Vaughn White’s past history and experiences with law enforcement, police negotiators were called to the scene, along with the Council Bluffs Emergency Service Team.

After about two-hours, negotiators were able to convince White to exit the apartment. He was placed under arrest on warrants for four-counts of Child Endangerment, two-counts of a No Contact Order violation, and Interference with Official Acts. DeSantiago was arrested on a warrant charging her with four-counts of Child Endangerment.

Two other subjects were detained for a brief time before being released.

Brittany DeSantiago

Vaughn White