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The Crimson White

Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White

Hostage situation in Northport resolved

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A dangerous hostage situation that broke out at Northport Dreamland Bar-B-Cue has been peacefully resolved, according to Sherriff’s Department sources.

“Police have surrounded a vehicle and are attempting to make an arrest in the parking lot at the Northport Dreamland Barbecue restaurant on Friday night,” per the breaking development on TuscaloosaNews.com at 9:32 p.m.

The Sherriff’s Department has since released a statement that indicated the situation has been negotiated with no casualties.

“It has come to a peaceful conclusion. At this point in time the case is being handed over to Tuscaloosa Metro Homicide Unit,” said Assistant Police Chief Keith Carpenter of the Northport Police Department.

It is unknown at this time if there are any charges against the alleged hostage-taker. The Crimson White will continue to follow developments in this story.

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