ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Update:
The Roanoke County Police Department issued an update to the barricade incident that occurred early Wednesday morning.
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According to officials, at 8 a.m., officers responded to the 5100 block of Yellow Mountain Road in reference to a disturbance call.
While officers were en route, the male subject, 54-year-old David Lawhorn, of Roanoke, called into the Roanoke County Communication Center and made threats to bomb.
Officials said once officers arrived on the scene, Lawhorn refused to exit his residence while escalating his behavior and aggression towards officers. SWAT responded to the scene and Lawhorn was eventually taken into custody without further incident.
Lawhorn is charged with threats to bomb, disorderly conduct, abuse of 911, and obstruction. He is being held without bond.
UPDATE
The Roanoke County Police Department says the man is now in custody.
ORIGINAL STORY
Roanoke County Police are working to serve an arrest warrant in the 5000 block of Yellow Mountain Road at a local trailer park.
Authorities say the individual has barricaded himself inside a home, and SWAT is on scene working to resolve the situation safely.
Multiple units are responding, with Roanoke County Fire and Rescue on scene as well to assist law enforcement.
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