Woman Held Hostage Released With Help Of Sheriff's SWAT, Negotiators

RIVERVIEW, FL — Quick action by the Hillsborough sheriff's SWAT team, crisis negotiators and the bomb disposal team resolved a domestic violence incident on Saturday that could have turned tragic.

At 1:05 p.m., deputies were called to Windsor Club at Legacy Park apartments, 9905 Windsor Club Drive, Riverview, for a report of a man and woman fighting.

When deputies arrived, they learned that a woman was being held against her will inside an apartment by Makayo Mackey, 42, according to the sheriff.

Fearing the man may be armed, Sheriff Chad Chronister immediately deployed SWAT, crisis negotiators and the bomb squad.

After speaking with negotiators, Mackey allowed the woman to leave around 3 p.m. She was offered medical care at the scene as a precaution but was not injured.

Just before 4 p.m., negotiators convinced Mackey to surrender and deputies took him into custody without incident. He was charged with burglary with battery, armed false imprisonment, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence with strangulation and tampering with a witness.

"I applaud the quick work of our deputies. They used their advanced training and experience to end this situation without further incident," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "No one should be the victim of domestic violence. Anyone who believes they are a victim should reach out to our wonderful community resources or 911 in an emergency."

The Spring of Tampa Bay provides numerous resources for survivors of domestic violence. To learn more about how to get help, call 813-247-SAFE.