DAYTON — A man was arrested after a welfare check led to a SWAT standoff in Dayton early Saturday.
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As News Center 7 previously reported, around 1:39 a.m. crews were dispatched to the 2900 block of Preston Ave for a welfare check.
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When police arrived they talked to someone who said there was an assault and they were strangled, according to Lt. Steven Bauer with Dayton police.
The suspect, a 52-year-old man, was armed during the assault, police said.
The man refused to follow orders which prompted SWAT and a hostage negotiation team to be called.
After around four hours the suspect exited the home and was taken into custody.
Police have not identified the suspect.
We will continue to follow this story.
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