A Zebulon teen is facing multiple kidnapping and assault charges after police responded to a reported hostage situation overnight, authorities said Monday.
Officers were called to the 1100 block of Channel Drop Loop after receiving a report of an armed person holding people against their will, according to the Zebulon Police Department.
Police arrested 18-year-old Diego Alberto Rijo.
No injuries were reported, and authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Two counts of first-degree kidnapping
One count of second-degree kidnapping
One count of assault with a deadly weapon
One count of assault by pointing a gun
One count of disorderly conduct
Two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile
One count of going armed to the terror of the people
Rijo is expected to make a court appearance Monday afternoon.