11/14/2009
from the Kennebec Journal
BUDGET CUTS ORDERED
Many happy returns in Richmond
Tax woes land on Whitefield
Rapist denied new trial
AUGUSTA MINDING A MINE
SPORT OF KINGS Falconry a blend of dedication and commitment
COLLEGE HOCKEY: Maine rallies but falls short against Boston College
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Colby women win season opener at home tournament
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WEDDING BURGLAR JAILED
Youths talk Turkey Day
Plenty of free Thanksgiving meals available
Turkey prices make for happier holiday
Kennebec County Superior Court
POLICE
COLLEGE HOCKEY: Maine rallies but falls short against Boston College
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Colby women win season opener at home tournament
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The woman told police at 12:44 a.m. Friday that her husband was intoxicated and had a gun. He had stated that he wanted to commit suicide and that he hoped the police might help him do so, said Lt. Carl Gottardi, of the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.
Somerset County deputies and Maine State Police troopers surrounded the residence on Waugh Road. Then the state police's tactical team arrived to apprehend the man, Mark Walls, 31, and "hopefully minimize any injury occurring to the reported victims, husband and police," Gottardi said.
While police secured the scene and the tactical team members arrived, Gottardi sought and received a search warrant for the residence. The ambulance service arrived in case of a medical emergency.
Tactical team members arrested Walls outside his home shortly after 4 a.m. Police charged him with domestic terrorizing and obstructing the report of a crime and took him to Somerset County Jail. No one was injured.
"This case had a successful conclusion due to the coordinated effort between agencies and the victims remaining calm and cooperative throughout the incident," Gottardi said.
Deputies Michael Knight, Det. Sgt. Thomas Rourke, Ritchie Putnam and Mike Ross were on scene, as well as tactical team members under the command of Sgt. Nick Grass. Negotiators Lt. Jackie Theriault and Sgt. Mark Brooks responded, along with Sgt. Vicki Gardiner and other troopers.




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