Man arrested after barricade situation in Newberry

NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO)- The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man after he barricaded himself inside a home with a gun on Sunday.

Authorities say Dean Daugherty, 46, faces multiple charges which include attempted murder, discharging a firearm and domestic violence.

The incident happened on Golf View Road in Newberry on Sunday around 7:30 p.m.

According to investigators, a family member called 911 to report he was worried about his step-father would hurt his mother, after Daugherty shot a gun in the yard.

Officials say he fired the gun again when deputies arrived, and went back inside with a female hostage.

No one was injured during this incident. The standoff lasted for over three hours.

The State Law Enforcement Division responded to the scene as well.