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Hostage Situation Averted In Raymond

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:02:48 CDT
(Raymond)--A 22 year old Raymond man was arrested following a reported incident Wednesday afternoon in Raymond. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, a call came into the office reporting a barricaded hostage situation. Two females were at a residence on East 5th Avenue. They reported that one of the victims sons was on his way to the house to kill them.

22 year old William Groves entered into the house and began threatening to kill the victims. Groves was also heard destroying windows, along with other items inside the house.

Sheriff's Deputies arrived at the scene, and arrested Groves with no further incident. Groves was taken to Montgomery County Jail. He has been charged with aggravated unlawful restraint along with other felony charges.