From Murfreesboro, Tenn.: A 31-year-old man was taken into custody after a peaceful surrender. He is accused of holding two children against their will. The suspect, identified as Rodney Parker Jr, gave himself up to authorities.

Details of the incident are available from the authorities. It is known that the man barricaded himself along with the children in an apartment.

The arrest occurred on a Monday evening, reportedly at around 8:45 p.m, at a residential complex called Chariot Pointe Apartments.