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.
WATCH ANYTIME FOR FREE
 |
>Stream NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. |
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.
Get updates on what's happening in Boston to your inbox. Sign up for our >News Headlines newsletter.
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.
