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State Police Tactical Team On Scene Of Standoff in Maine

State Police Tactical Team On Scene Of Standoff in Maine

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


BUCKSPORT, Maine (AP) Police say a man has barricaded himself in a home in a standoff with officers in Bucksport, Maine.

A state police tactical team and negotiator were on scene Wednesday afternoon.

The Bangor Daily News reported that part of U.S. 1 was blocked off and that Bucksport High School officials told parents to expect delays during dismissal time.

Further details were not available.

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