Utica situation ends peacefully
An incident yesterday near Seneca ended without injury, although two occupants of a Utica home were taken to the hospital to be evaluated. County deputies went to a home on Goddard Avenue to investigate the report of a hostage situation. The “SWAT” team was activated and a command post was set up at the Oconee Community Theatre. But, following dialogue with a caller inside the home, deputies were able to extract a female from the house and were later able to convince a male to come out, as well. They decided no one was held without his or her will. No charges were filed but the Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation.