MILFORD, Maine — Investigators responded to an incident in Milford Monday that reportedly escalated into a situation involving a potential barricaded person.
Investigators with the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency were responding to a Milford residence located near Route 178 at approximately 2:50 p.m. when weapons became involved, a news release from the sheriff's office said.
No further information was provided regarding weapon involvement.
Increased law enforcement was called, and the home was reportedly secured. Two people leaving the home were taken into custody, the sheriff's office said. A third person who was experiencing medical issues was reportedly brought to the hospital.
The sheriff's office did not specify the cause of the third individual's medical issues.
"The Sheriff’s Office, Special Response Team responded to the scene," the sheriff's office said. "During a potential barricaded person situation, SRT members were able to negotiate a fourth individual to out of the home."
The sheriff's office said investigators are currently still at the scene serving a warrant.
The Milford Fire and Ambulance Service assisted at the scene, the sheriff's office said.
Route 178 was blocked off to traffic, and traffic was diverted from the area during the incident. Residents of the immediate area were advised to shelter in place.
Multiple flashbangs were confirmed by law enforcement shortly before 6 p.m., but it was not immediately clear who deployed them.
Further information is expected to be released on Tuesday.
This story will be updated as information becomes available.