Houston man arrested after SWAT standoff, allegedly held girlfriend hostage at hotel (opens original article in a new tab)

A Houston man was arrested following a SWAT operation at a hotel where he allegedly held his girlfriend hostage. The suspect, who was experiencing a psychotic episode, was taken into custody after police used breaching charges and flash bangs to enter the room. The victim was rescued safely with no weapons found.

• A Houston man was arrested after a SWAT standoff at a hotel where he allegedly held his girlfriend hostage.
• Police used a breaching charge and flash bang to enter the room and detain the suspect, who was experiencing a psychotic episode.
• The victim was safely rescued, and no weapons were found during the incident.