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Harris County Constable Pct. 5
KATY, Texas – A man wanted on an aggravated family assault charge was arrested on kidnapping charges Sunday after a standoff with a SWAT team, according to Harris County Precinct 5.
SWAT standoff ends with kidnapping charge
What we know:
Deputies responded to a family assault in progress in the 1300 block of Hidden Canyon. When they arrived, they found no immediate signs of a disturbance. A short time later, a woman with visible injuries came out of the residence and told deputies she had been held against her will and was having trouble breathing.
She also told officers the suspect had barricaded himself in a room with a loaded firearm. The deputies confirmed the man had an active warrant for aggravated family assault.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team was called to the scene. After a brief standoff, the suspect surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody.
He was booked on the active assault warrant as well as new charges of kidnapping.
What we don’t know:
The name of the suspect has not been released.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Harris County Constable Precinct 5.