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Woman rescued, suspect in custody after day-long standoff at North Texas home, police say

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A North Texas hostage situation lasting over 24 hours that prompted shelter-in-place orders, school disruptions and a massive multi-agency response ended early Wednesday when FBI negotiators and SWAT teams entered a Providence Village home and rescued a woman being held for more than a day.   

Michael David Miller
Aubrey Police Department

According to the Aubrey Police Department, the suspect, later identified as 57-year-old Michael David Miller, was taken to the Denton County Sheriff's Office Jail, where he was booked on multiple charges, including violation of a protective order.

Aubrey police say Miller called 911 around 11:30 p.m. Monday from a home in Providence Village, warning he had weapons and would shoot if officers approached. He later released a juvenile girl, but continued to hold a woman inside as negotiators worked to make contact, and neighbors remained under a shelter‑in‑place order.  

Police then arrived on the scene and saw a broken window on the side of the home and set up a perimeter. Additional attempts to make contact with Miller were unsuccessful. Aubrey police said this led them to activate their Special Operations Response Team.

The department said a juvenile female was released from the home around 1:16 a.m. Tuesday, and that she was able to provide more information, including multiple firearms and a "flamethrower" Miller had that prompted police to call for additional resources. Aubrey police said the Denton Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics Team arrived around 6 a.m. to help with negotiations.

Aubrey police noted the incident stemmed from a domestic relationship and that the man and the victim know each other.

Suspect had previous arrest and protective order issued for woman and daughter taken hostage, police say

Miller was arrested on March 18 by Aubrey police. According to the department, that arrest stemmed from an incident at the same home involving the same woman who was taken hostage. Miller was charged with aggravated assault. He was released on April 11 on a $50,000 bond and a protective order was issued for the victim and her juvenile daughter.

FBI hostage negotiation team joins standoff

Aubrey PD said, despite repeated attempts to establish communication with Miller and secure the release of the victim, Miller refused to negotiate and indicated a desire to provoke a "suicide by cop" scenario. 

During a press briefing held nearly 12 hours after the initial call, Aubrey Police Chief Richard Brooks said his department had additional support from the FBI's hostage negotiation team and from McKinney SWAT. Brooks said McKinney's team was taking over for the Denton team because they were reaching capacity, leading to a personnel change.

Not only were nearby residents encouraged to shelter in place, but nearby Jackie Fuller Elementary School said students who were impacted by the situation would have an excused absence on Tuesday. 

Aubrey ISD confirmed to CBS News Texas that about 30-40 bus riders were also not able to be brought to school on Tuesday.

At about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, police said the FBI team was able to make entry into the home, rescuing the remaining female hostage and taking the suspect into custody. Police said the victim had "limited" injuries and was taken to the hospital. She is expected to be okay. 

Miller is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful restraint, aggravated kidnapping, burglary of a habitation and violation of bond/protective order. He is currently being held at the Denton County Sheriff's Office Jail without bond on two charges and a $4.5 million bond on the others, the department said. Aubrey police said additional charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.

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