Hostage Situation Shuts Down DART Station, Causes Passenger Delays At Cops Investigate
CARROLLTON (CBSDFW.COM) - A man is in custody in connection to a hostage situation at the North Carrollton-Frankford Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Station on Frankford Road just east of I-35.
Police said the suspect was the victim's boyfriend. He was arrested on August 3 by Carrollton police after they used a bean bag shot to subdue him. Police said the victim is alright, but emotionally distraught from what happened. Police activity during the domestic situation forced the station to close around 4 p.m. causing passenger delays along DART's green line.
Meantime, a bus shuttle was setup to bridge between Trinity Mills Station and North Carrollton/Frankford Station.
Police said no one was physically hurt during the incident.
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