Crime & Safety

Barricade Situation in Laurel Under Control, Man in Custody

The incident occurred Wednesday night in downtown Laurel.

A barricade situation in downtown Laurel is under controlΒ after police responded to an "upset" man who had locked himself inside an apartment,Β WTOP reports.

The incident occurred around 8 p.m. Wednesday in a two-story building along Main Street, according to the station.

Neighboring buildings were evacuated, as authorities believedΒ the man might have had a weapon. Police now have the suspect in custody.

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Main Street was closed between 7th Street and Route 1.

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