Lexington, SC 09/23/2024 (Paul Kirby) - The Town of Lexington's Police Chief Terrance Green said that officers with that department had made an arrest as a result of barricaded standoff in the 100 block of Palm Court on Sunday, September 22, 2024. .
Officers were dispatched to a call involving the kidnapping of a female individual. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the subject held the victim against her will for several hours. The victim had been assaulted during this time frame. She was able to escape and notify law enforcement.
At approximately 7:00 p.m., officers attempted contact with the subject. The subject remained uncooperative. The Emergency Services Team (EST) and the Crisis Negotiations Unit were activated. After negotiations failed to surrender the subject, EST was able to extract the subject without further incident.
Keith Dwayne Miles, age 57, of Lexington, was transported to Lexington Medical Center for treatment and evaluation. He has been charged with Assault and Battery, High and Aggravated and Kidnapping. Upon release from the hospital, he will be transported to Lexington County Detention Center to await bond court today.
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