FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) A standoff between police and an armed man that stretched for nearly 24 hours ended Monday morning, police said.
State police tactical team members began departing after a man was taken into custody, officials said. WGME-TV reported that no one was hurt.
The standoff began Sunday morning when the sheriff’s department attempted to contact a resident as part of an investigation. The resident displayed a gun and threatened officers, police said.
More law enforcement officers including state police and warden service teams were called to assist.