The 20-year-old man police were searching for on July 15 for investigation of assault charges, leading to a several hour standoff at a Delridge Way S.W. home, entered into a plea agreement with King County court on Aug. 23.

Jory Preston pleaded guilty to one charge of third degree domestic violence assault for a July 11 incident where he told the court he pushed and bit his ex-girlfriend. His sentencing range is one to three months. This charge was originally for fourth degree assault.

In exchange for the plea agreement, prosecutor’s dropped a second degree assault charge where police alleged Preston threatened his ex-girlfriend with a handgun at a party at Camp Long in West Seattle on July 14.

In the aftermath of allegations brought against Preston at Camp Long, police went to a Delridge Way S.W. home to apprehend him, leading to a standoff that ended in the early morning hours of July 15. It is unclear for what duration of the standoff Preston was actually in the house and police said he was eventually dropped off at the Southwest Precinct where he turned himself in, ending the standoff peacefully.

According to court documents, Preston will be sentenced on Sept. 2 and the prosecuting attorney will recommend he be given credit for time served (he has been in jail since July 15) and take part in alcohol/drug substance abuse and domestic violence programs in addition to 12 months of probation and no contact with the victim.

To read about the initial charges brought against Preston, please check out the Herald’s previous coverage here.