STONEHAM, Mass. — A man is in custody after barricading himself inside a home in Stoneham.
According to Stoneham police, around 11 a.m. officers responded to a home on Broadway for a mental health call.
Upon arrival, officers learned that an adult man had barricaded himself inside the residence and was armed with a knife.
Officers were able to contain the situation and ensure there was no threat to the surrounding neighborhood.
SWAT Operators were able to de-escalate the situation around 12:45 p.m. The man was taken into custody and taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
“Thanks to the professional response and quick action taken by our officers, the situation was contained and isolated from the community Chief O’Connor said. “ Also, thank you to the Stoneham Fire Department, Cataldo Ambulance Service, and our regional SWAT Team for their assistance and cooperation. I am glad the situation was resolved quickly and safely.”
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