GASTON COUNTY, N.C. -- On May 26, at approximately 9:49 p.m. police responded to the 1000 block of Old Dallas Highway in regards to a hostage situation.

  • Scott Warren Flow reportedly forced his way into another person's home and held the resident against her will
  • An Emergency Response Team was eventually called to the scene
  • Flow was arrested and the victim was taken to Atrium Health for treatment

Scott Warren Flow reportedly forced his way into another person's home and held the resident against her will. 

The victim's children was able to flee from the house and notify a neighbor who contacted authorities.

An Emergency Response Team was eventually called to the scene and use tactical means to enter the residence when negotiations failed.

Flow was arrested and the victim was taken to Atrium Health for treatment.

Flow was charged with First Degree Burglary, First Degree Kidnapping and Violation of a Domestic Violence Protective Order. Both him and the victim had a previous dating relationship.