Update: 36-year-old man arrested after barricading himself in a Loris home; 5 were rescued
Five people were rescued from a home near Loris early Wednesday morning after a man barricaded himself inside.
Horry County Police spent about two hours at the scene attempting to talk with the man and a portion of Highway 701 was briefly shut down so officers could get to the home, according to a Facebook post from police.
The suspect has been charged with domestic violence in the incident, police say.
Police were dispatched to the home off of Highway 701 South at 3:08 a.m. for reports of a domestic disturbance.
The suspect was said to be inebriated and threatening others in the home, including four juveniles, who hid in bedrooms and closets with no ability to leave, police said.
Upon arrival, officers attempted to meet with the suspect. However, he refused to open the door and continued destructive behavior inside the home.
The suspect was later identified as 36-year-old Monte Nesmith of Loris.
HCPD Special Operations team members, to include members of SWAT and Negotiations, responded to assist.
Over the course of two hours, officers were able to rescue all those in the home and take the suspect into police custody, police said.
There was no threat to those outside the home.
This story was originally published August 2, 2023 at 9:47 AM.
