Saturday, March 26, 2016
SWAT team arrests man following kidnapping
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police SWAT and Hostage Negotiation teams (HNT) arrested Lamont Smith, 42, at his Catherine Circle residence following a domestic kidnapping in west Chatham County early Saturday morning.
"SWAT and HNT arrived at Smith’s residence at about 6:30 a.m. Before 5:30 a.m., Smith reportedly fired multiple shots before forcing the adult female victim into his vehicle near Stiles Avenue, then driving away," police say.
"The victim quickly exited when the vehicle stopped at a red light on Savannah’s south side. She sustained minor injuries and is safe. "
The suspect, who was believed to be armed with a gun, drove to his residence.
"SWAT, HNT, Patrol officers, K-9 and Violent Crimes investigators arrived soon after. Metro obtained warrants to search Smith’s residence and for his arrest. SWAT made entry, taking Smith into custody without incident just before 10 a.m.," police say.
Smith is charged with kidnapping, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and criminal use of an article with an altered identification mark.
"SWAT and HNT arrived at Smith’s residence at about 6:30 a.m. Before 5:30 a.m., Smith reportedly fired multiple shots before forcing the adult female victim into his vehicle near Stiles Avenue, then driving away," police say.
"The victim quickly exited when the vehicle stopped at a red light on Savannah’s south side. She sustained minor injuries and is safe. "
The suspect, who was believed to be armed with a gun, drove to his residence.
"SWAT, HNT, Patrol officers, K-9 and Violent Crimes investigators arrived soon after. Metro obtained warrants to search Smith’s residence and for his arrest. SWAT made entry, taking Smith into custody without incident just before 10 a.m.," police say.
Smith is charged with kidnapping, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and criminal use of an article with an altered identification mark.
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