TROOPERS ON SCENE OF BARRICADE IN FREDERICK CO

(WALKERSVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police continue efforts to communicate with a Frederick County man who has barricaded himself in his home after threatening to harm himself and others.

Shortly before 5:00 p.m. today, a 911 call was received at the Frederick County Emergency Communications Center from a woman who reported a domestic disturbance and said her husband was threatening to harm himself and others. Troopers responded to the home in the unit-block of Creek Walk Drive, Walkersville.

They were confronted by the man who refused to come out of the home. He threatened the safety of the troopers and said he would use firearms and incendiary devices. The woman and her adult daughter were able to leave the home. No one else is believed to be inside except the 52-year-old man.

Troopers evacuated neighbors from the immediate area. A perimeter has been established around the scene and the situation is contained to that one home. No one else in the area is in danger at this time.

The Maryland State Police Hostage Recovery Team is on the scene and negotiators are working to diffuse the situation. Also on the scene are members of the Maryland State Police Special Tactical Assault Team Element, who have secured the area. Troopers from the Frederick Barracks are also assisting.

Maryland State Police are continuing to do everything possible to resolve the situation peacefully. No shots have been fired by the individual in the home or by police.