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Maine homeowner fires gun at intruder, police say

Maine homeowner fires gun at intruder, police say

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A man was arrested after he allegedly broke into two homes in Penobscot County. The sheriff’s office says one of the homeowner fired a gun at the man.

According to CBS 13, Justin Masters, 33, of Greenbush was arrested Monday night after police say he broke into two homes on Greenfield Rd. in Greenbush.

When deputies responded to the area, Masters was standing in the roadway.

The sheriff’s office says he did not comply with deputies and tried to run away, but was quickly apprehended.

Masters was taken to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center to be evaluated and then to the Penobscot County Jail.

He’s charged with burglary, criminal mischief and failure to submit to arrest.

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