A man was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, on Monday, police said.
Officers received a report around 4:30 p.m. about a disturbance on Ebony Street, according to Fairhaven police, who said they found a man barricaded inside a camper on the property.
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Officers determined the 56-year-old man was armed with a knife, police said. His name wasn't released.
After nearly four hours, officers were able to peacefully take the man into custody, according to police.
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Two homes nearby were evacuated to allow officers to keep a safe perimeter around the home, police said.
Further information about the incident wasn't made available.
