NORTON COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for involvement in an alleged domestic violence incident.

Just after 2 a.m. Wednesday, police were alerted to report of a domestic violence, hostage situation at a residence in the 100 block of Howard Avenue in Norton, according to a media release.

Just after 7:30 a.m. officers made an arrest and resolved the situation with assistance from the Norton County Sheriff’s Department and Kansas Highway Patrol.

Officers booked the suspect into the Norton County Jail pending formal charges. No additional details were released early Wednesday.

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Norton Police Department
At approximately 2:00 am on 08-23-17, Officers of the Norton Police Department were alerted to a domestic violence, hostage situation unfolding in the 100 block of Howard Avenue, Norton, Kansas.

Further investigation by the officers involved rendered it necessary to request the assistance of the Norton County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol. This decision was based upon safety to the victim, responding officers and the community in general.

Through diligent work and excellent support from the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Norton County Sheriff’s office the situation was resolved by arrest of the suspect without further incident at approximately 7:30 am.

The accused was later booked into the Norton County Detention Center pending formal charging.

The Norton Police Department would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Norton County Sheriff’s Department and members of the Kansas Highway Patrol for their assistance and dedication in helping resolve a volatile situation without incident.