Police make arrest after SWAT called to San Marcos apartment

San Marcos police made an arrest following an early-morning SWAT incident on Monday.

John Gilbert Smith, 48, was arrested on several charges after SWAT was called to the 1800 block of Aquarena Springs Drive — Riverside Ranch apartments. Officials said the San Marcos Police Department responded to a disturbance that included arguments and threats of violence at approximately 3:01 a.m. 

Upon arrival, officers knocked and received no response, officials said, adding that they believed a female was being held inside an apartment against her will by Smith.