Photo, Shelbyville PD
A standoff in Shelbyville resulted in the apprehension of a man wanted in Franklin County for multiple felonies. On Tuesday, Shelbyville police spotted Matthew Paul Barnes in the driveway at 101 Carlisle Avenue. Barnes quickly retreated into the house upon noticing police. After learning Barnes had taken his girlfriend hostage, officers obtained a search warrant and coordinated efforts with the Bedford County SWAT Team. After about an hour, Barnes surrendered peacefully. The female was rescued unharmed, and Barnes was taken into custody without further incident.
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