Suspect Involved In NMB Barricade Situation In Custody

Jason Davies was eventually taken into custody and charged with first-degree assault and battery.

A suspect in a barricade situation in North Myrtle Beach is now in custody.

The situation unfolded Wednesday morning in the 200 block of Causey Drive. The area and the west side of 27th Avenue South were closed off to traffic as the incident took place.

Over 15 police vehicles were on the scene, including officers from both North Myrtle Beach and HCPD, as well as SWAT team members.

Jason Davies was eventually taken into custody and charged with first-degree assault and battery. Further details surrounding the incident were not released.