Collegedale domestic assault complaint leads to SWAT standoff

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A man has been arrested after causing a SWAT standoff in Collegedale this afternoon.

Mark Joseph Contorelli

The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) responded to 5800 Karen Street on a domestic assault complaint on December 4, 2024.

After officers arrived on scene, the suspect, Mark Joseph Contorelli, barricaded himself inside the residence.

According to CPD, Contorelli was armed and refused to surrender.

With assistance from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office’s (HCSO) SWAT Team, the standoff concluded peacefully.

Authorities were able to take Contorelli into custody without further incident.

He’s been charged with Domestic Assault.

“Thanks to the outstanding work of the negotiators and the coordinated efforts of all the
responding officers, this situation was resolved peacefully.  We are grateful for the assistance provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office,” said CPD Chief Jack Sapp.