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Farmington standoff ends after nearly 24 hours

Farmington standoff ends after nearly 24 hours

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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.

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