UPDATE: Man in custody after Smithville Church Road domestic situation in Houston County

Sheriff's office says heavy law enforcement presence is related to a possible domestic violence incident, with no threat to the public

UPDATE (12:42 p.m.): The Houston County Sheriff’s Office says one male suspect is in custody and the scene is secure.

According to an update on social media, there were no injuries.

We’ve reached out to the sheriff’s office for more information.

ORIGINAL STORY (11:28 a.m.) – WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible domestic violence incident along Smithville Church Road, prompting a public safety alert Friday morning.

According to Sheriff Matt Moulton, deputies are working in the area of Smithville Church Road between Leverette Road and Laramie Road. Authorities asked the public to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.

The sheriff’s office said there is a heavy law enforcement presence at the scene. They say there is no threat to the public at this time.

The alert was issued at 10:50 a.m. Friday. The sheriff’s office said additional information will be released as it becomes available.