BARRICADE ENDS IN CARROLL COUNTY

(Sykesville, MD) – Maryland State Police have successfully rescued a 61-year-old man after barricading himself in his residence since noon yesterday.

Shortly before 9:00 p.m., the man, who is not being identified at this time, surrendered to state police after multiple attempts made by negotiators from the Hostage Recovery Team and the Maryland State Police Special Tactical Assault Team Element (S.T.A.T.E. Team). The man exited the residence, alone and without injury. He was immediately taken into police custody and transported to Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster for an evaluation.

There was no one else found in the residence. There were no injuries. The man was alone when he barricaded himself in the house. Criminal charges are pending.

Around noon today, troopers responded to a single family home at the 900-block of Streaker Road in Sykesville, to check on the welfare of the man who was reportedly inside the home. When troopers arrived, gunshots were heard coming from inside the house. Troopers immediately established a perimeter. Streaker Road was closed from Route 97 to Route 94.

The collective expertise of numerous experts in tactical operations and hostage negotiations contributed to accomplishing the overall goal of resolving the situation peacefully and without injuries. Troopers from the Westminster Barrack, the Maryland State Police Special Tactical Assault Team Element (STATE Team), negotiators from the Hostage Recovery Team and Trooper 3 from the Frederick Aviation Section responded to the scene. Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department and Sheriff Deputies from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office assisted. Streaker Road will be reopened at approximately 11:00 p.m. tonight.