News

Actions

Man barricaded inside a Montgomery County church taken into custody

police-tape.png
Posted
and last updated

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Authorities in Montgomery County have arrested a man they say was barricaded in a church and locked himself in a pantry.

Deputies said they had a report of an unknown man entering Lifepoint Church on Friday after crashing his vehicle nearby.

They added that the man, later identified as 35-year-old Jose Salvador Martinez would not communicate with negotiators and that deputies had to push the door open to attempt further contact.

He reportedly became physically resistant and combative and was taken into custody.

This is an active investigation. No other information is available for release at this time. If anyone witnessed the crash or has any information associated with Martinez, please contact Sgt. Inman at 931-648-0611 ext 13424.

Do you have more information about this story? You can email newsroom@newschannel5.com.

Gallatin teenager stars in high school musical despite brain tumor diagnosis

Cole is a person I think everyone should meet. After saving his sister's life, he's in a fight for his own. And yet he lives so joyfully, performing on stage and continuing to do what he loves. His family's story will both inspire you and make you reflect on your own. Click if you want to watch one of the most impressive young men in action, determined to write the lines of his own story despite the circumstances.

-Rebecca Schleicher