Crime & Safety
Barricaded Man Arrested During SWAT Incident: GA Cops
A man faces aggravated assault charges after a SWAT incident in Georgia, authorities say.
WINDER, GA β A man who barricaded himself at a location in the area of Box Circle was arrested during a SWAT incident Sunday night in Winder, authorities said.
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office and Winder Police responded to the scene around 9:15 p.m. Authorities did not specify the location where they say the suspect was barricaded.
After the SWAT team arrived, authorities said Alexander Agapi peacefully surrendered and was taken into custody.
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He was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and terroristic threats, and was taken to the Barrow County Detention Center, authorities said.
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