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Man facing multiple charges following standoff

By Scott Harvey

Lamar County – Lamar County deputies were able to peacefully end a hostage situation Sunday with the arrest of 25-year-old David Mitchell Skeen.

Skeen had a protective order placed against him, but allegedly entered a house and assaulted two females with a 2X4 in the Community of Direct. He was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault, unlawful restraint and violation of a protective order.

Witnesses reported Skeen appeared high on narcotics.