Police respond to barricade situation at motel in Grove City

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — One man is in custody following a brief barricade situation at a Grove City motel Wednesday afternoon.

Grove City Police say officers were called to the Red Roof Inn on Stringtown Road after receiving reports of a man threatening a woman with a knife. Upon arrival, investigators established probable cause for a charge of aggravated menacing and attempted to contact the suspect.

Police confirm that the man refused to comply with officers’ commands and barricaded himself inside a room. After a short standoff, officers were able to make entry and take the suspect into custody…

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