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75 Year Old Harrison man accused of holding wife hostage inside their home

75 Year Old Harrison man accused of holding wife hostage inside their home

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 A 75-year-old man is in custody, accused of holding his wife hostage with a gun inside their home in Harrison on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.

Police arrived at the home around 12:10 p.m. after receiving a tip from a citizen about the incident, according to an email sent by Cumberland County Sheriff Office Chief Deputy Naldo Gagnon.

Gagnon said deputies were able to get the husband to surrender peacefully. No one was injured.

The man was taken to a medical facility for a mental health evaluation.

Once the evaluation is complete, officials will determine whether charges will be filed, added Gagnon.

The case is under investigation.

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