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Old Town man wanted by police after standoff leads to woman's arrest

Old Town police said they responded to a reported altercation involving threats with a firearm at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, leading to a standoff lasting several hours.
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OLD TOWN, Maine — A woman is facing multiple charges and a man is wanted by police after a standoff in Old Town on Saturday.

Old Town police said in a release Monday that they responded to a reported altercation involving threats with a firearm at 4:15 p.m. Saturday. Police then attempted to make contact with Jack Fraser, 47, and Morningstar Mason, 41, both of Old Town, at a home on Billie Jo Court in Old Town but were initially unsuccessful. 

Old Town police wrote a search warrant for the residence, and the Maine State Police Tactical Team responded to assist with tactical operations on scene.

After a standoff that lasted several hours, Mason was arrested and charged with the following, according to police:

  • Criminal attempt to commit a class A crime (Class B) 
  • Criminal threatening (Class D), 
  • Creating a police standoff (Class E)
  • Refusing to submit to arrest (Class E)

Police have issued a temporary warrant for Fraser's arrest on the following charges:

  • Criminal attempt to commit a class A crime (Class B)
  • Criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon (Class C)

Old Town police ask that anyone who may have information on Fraser's whereabouts call them at 207-827-3984.

PRESS RELEASE Police Standoff Old Town, ME July 29, 2023 Offenders: Jack Fraser, 47 y/o, Old Town, ME Morningstar...

Posted by Old Town Police Department on Monday, July 31, 2023

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