Cross Lake Township, Aroostook County, ME – Maine State Police arrested a Cross Lake Township man Thursday morning following a reported domestic disturbance that escalated into a police standoff, according to authorities.
According to Maine State Police, troopers responded at approximately 7:46 a.m. Thursday to a residence in Cross Lake Township after a woman reported that her boyfriend was making threats and damaging property inside the home. Police said the woman left the residence before troopers arrived.
Troopers determined that the man involved, identified as 37-year-old Nicolas Dionne of Cross Lake Township, remained inside the home and allegedly refused to come out. Due to the circumstances, the Maine State Police Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiation Team were activated and responded to the scene.
After several hours of communication, Dionne exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident at approximately 8:00 p.m., police said.
Authorities said Dionne was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence Criminal Threatening, Domestic Violence Terrorizing, and Creating a Police Standoff. He was transported to the Aroostook County Jail.
No injuries were reported during the incident. The investigation remains ongoing.
Maine State Police said they were assisted at the scene by the North Lakes Fire Department and ASI Ambulance Service.
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