YORK, Maine — A York man has been arrested after police executed a "high-risk" warrant at a Beech Ridge Road home on Wednesday.
The York Police Department Investigation Division obtained a warrant for criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon for James Donovan, 62, of York on Wednesday, according to a news release from the department. Tactical teams were called to assist due to the nature and circumstances of the arrest, police said.
The Cumberland County Emergency Services Unit and The Southern Maine Special Response Teams collaborated to serve search and arrest warrants at a home on Beech Ridge Road.
Donovan was arrested without injury or damage to the property, police said. He was brought to York County Jail for alleged criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, a Class C felony. Additional charges are possible and the investigation is ongoing.
Police said bus routes in the area were disrupted due to the investigation.
"The Town of York and The Southern Maine Special Response Team are grateful to have had the assistance of the Cumberland County Emergency Services Unit, The York County Negotiations Team, The York County Emergency Management Agency Unmanned Ariel Vehicle Team, Stewarts Ambulance Service, and medical Support from multiple agencies in York County, including the York Village Fire Department, Kennebunk Fire Department, and Wells EMS," police said.
