One man taken into custody after active police situation occurs in Dover

DOVER, Mass. — A large police scene was underway at a Dover roadway on Friday afternoon.

Officers were dispatched at approximately 11am to Claybrook Road to an “unwanted person” call.

We have an active police scene on Claybrook Drive with multiple mutual aid resources. The scene is contained and the area is shut down.
— Dover PD (@dovermapd) November 29, 2024

Once officers had arrived, they were met with a man who was armed with a knife. The man barricaded himself in a house. Officers began to retreat and attempt to deescalate the situation, calling in mutual aid.

Metrolec was called in for aid, and at approximately 3pm, the man was taken into custody.

No injuries were reported to either parties.

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