DUNSTABLE — Chief Erik Hoar reports that the Dunstable Police Department responded to reports of a barricaded suspect this afternoon.
On Wednesday, Jan. 31, at approximately 12 p.m., Dunstable Police were called to a home on Main Street for reports of an individual who was experiencing a behavioral health crisis and had barricaded themselves in their home.
Dunstable Police requested assistance from the Northern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) to negotiate with the individual.
Officers entered the home and located the individual. Through negotiations and successful de-escalation attempts, the individual was safely removed and transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
No one was injured.
“I would like to commend the work of our officers, with assistance from NEMLEC, for their professionalism during this incident,” said Chief Hoar. “This was a case where our ongoing training assisted us in de-escalating the situation and having positive outcome.”
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