Man accused of kidnapping and assaulting girlfriend arrested after standoff in Porter

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Man accused of kidnapping, assault arrested after standoff in Porter
Authorities reportedly tried to serve a warrant for the suspect on Monday when he barricaded himself inside a home. He surrendered after a short standoff.

PORTER, Texas (KTRK) -- A man accused of kidnapping and assaulting his girlfriend was arrested after a standoff in Porter on Monday.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and a U.S. Marshal's Task Force were trying to serve a warrant for Tyler Douglas Clark when he barricaded himself inside a home in the 26600 block of Lisa Lane.

The suspect surrendered a short time later, deputies said.

ORIGINAL REPORT: Tow truck driver wanted in aggravated kidnapping of girlfriend

Clark was wanted in connection with aggravated kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon charges that were filed last week by Harris County Pct. 4.

The 30-year-old tow truck driver allegedly forcibly took his girlfriend to a wooded location in the Tomball area and assaulted her, causing serious bodily injury.

The victim was reportedly transported to a local hospital for injuries.