Mercedes police have arrested a man who barricaded himself inside a home while holding his ex-girlfriend hostage, according to Mercedes Police Chief Frank Sanchez.

Police and SWAT were at a residence at the 3900 block of Mercedes Drive on Friday afternoon.

Sanchez said the unidentified suspect had a protective order against him from his ex-girlfriend. He said hostage negotiators were able to convince him to come out of the home and turn himself in.

The suspect was placed under arrest and the hostage received medical attention.