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Homeowner holds fugitive at gunpoint after finding him hiding in shed

Windham homeowner says they held Daniel Spooner at gunpoint after they found him hiding in one of their sheds Friday morning
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WINDHAM, Maine — A man wanted by police after a chase through mud, water and woods, was held at gunpoint by a homeowner who found him hiding in a shed Friday morning. 

Daniel Spooner, 34, was found hiding in a barn by a Windham homeowner and held at gunpoint until police arrived on the scene.  

According to police, Spooner ran from the scene of a crash on River Road Thursday night after leading police on a high-speed chase with a child in his car. 

Windham Police said around 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, officers were called to the area of Brookhaven Drive for reports of a vehicle speeding through the neighborhood.

Police said when an officer arrived on scene, he attempted to stop Spooner for a traffic violation.

According to police, Spooner then sped away from the officer.

Spooner eventually crashed on River Road and fled into the woods on foot. A police K9 unit was deployed to try and catch him but was unsuccessful.

Around 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, Spooner was found hiding in Otter Brook Stables. He was transported to Cumberland County Jail without incident.

He is now charged with eluding a police officer, leaving the scene of a personal injury crash, and endangering the welfare of a child.

Anyone with information should contact the Windham Police Department at 207-892-2525

NEWS CENTER Maine is awaiting comment from the owners of the barn where the fugitive was found. 

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