At 9:30a today, Deputies and Troopers were called to SE Apache Dr in Lake Arrowhead on a reported female who escaped from being held against her will.
It was learned the while this female was being held against her will, she was severely assaulted and tortured for 2 days.
Deputies and Troopers attempted to get people in the residence to answer the door and come outside with no luck.
Negotiations began and one resident came out with another held up inside stated to be armed and suicidal.
The Tri-County SWAT team was activated and deployed on the house. After 5 hours K9 Merlin and the SWAT team was able to locate the suspect, James Larson Jr of Lathrop, hiding in a false wall and take him safely into custody.
Larson Jr is currently being held on an unrelated no bond probation violation warrant.
The victim was transported by Holt Fire & EMS to an area hospital where she is in guarded critical condition.
Charges will be filed with the Clinton County Prosecutors Office once the investigation is completed.
Thank you to Holt Fire & EMS, Tri-County SWAT, Lathrop and Plattsburg PDs and Missouri State Highway Patrol for all the excellent teamwork and a safe ending.
Sheriff Larry Fish
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