Transylvania County armed & dangerous felon apprehended in South Carolina

WALHALLA, S.C. (WLOS) — A man wanted for possession of a firearm by felon out of Transylvania County was apprehended in South Carolina on Saturday around 4 p.m., according to officials.

Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw said that SWAT team members assisted the Marshals service with the apprehension of Douglas Aaron Holcomb, 29, on Feb. 22, 2020. The capture took place at an address on Douglas Drive, South Carolina, which is in the Timberlake One subdivision near Townville and Coneross Creek.

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The Sheriff said officials from Transylvania County, North Carolina informed the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office earlier Saturday morning that Holcomb may be located in the Timberlake One subdivision.

Sheriff Crenshaw said the first deputies arrived on scene around 8:40 a.m. Saturday morning and were joined by members of the Marshals service. Deputies were informed that Holcomb was reportedly armed and had access to body armor.

Upon arrival, officers attempted to make contact with Holcomb but received no response. A command post was also set up at the Timberlake One Boat Ramp close by once it was determined Holcomb had barricaded himself inside of the home.

According to Sheriff Crenshaw, a female came out of the residence just after 1:30 p.m. and informed deputies that Holcomb was armed. The female was turned over to the Marshals service as attempts to reach Holcomb continued.

After the female left the residence, gas and chemical ordinances were deployed inside of the residence in an attempt to force Holcomb out.

Holcomb exited the residence around 4 p.m. today and was taken into custody, according to Sheriff Crenshaw. Holcomb will be transported to the Oconee County Detention Center where he will be served a Fugitive from Justice Warrant. According to Sheriff Crenshaw, Holcomb will be turned over to the U.S. Marshals service at a later time.

“The apprehension of criminals is dangerous anytime, but especially when there are reports that the subject is armed and dangerous as well as when the subject barricades himself inside of a residence or building,” said Sheriff Crenshaw in a press release. “Our deputies with the Sheriff’s Office, especially our SWAT teams, train for this type of scenario on a regular basis. It is our goal to bring this type of situation to a safe conclusion every time and we are thankful that the outcome was a safe one today not only for our officers but also for the suspect as well.”

Sheriff Crenshaw said that officers made sure that the general public or citizens were not in danger due to the incident. After a search of the residence, no firearms were discovered by deputies.