WATERVILLE, ME — A Fairfield man was arrested on domestic violence charges following a brief standoff early Sunday morning.
Members of the Waterville Police Department responded to 267 Main Street for a domestic dispute at approximately 2:40 a.m. on Feb. 9.
Officers on scene developed probable cause to charge the male occupant, Christopher Bryant, 49, of Fairfield, with domestic violence assault and domestic violence terrorizing.
Bryant initially refused to leave the residence, causing a brief standoff.
As a precaution, a small portion of Main Street was shut down while officers from the Oakland and Fairfield police departments responded to assist.
Members of the Waterville Police Department Crisis Negotiation Team arrived at the scene and were able to get Bryant to exit the residence peacefully.
At approximately 6:45 a.m., Bryant was taken into custody and charged with domestic violence assault (Class D) and domestic violence terrorizing (Class D).
Bail was set at $200, with an initial court date of March 3.
The section of Main Street that was previously shut down has been reopened to all vehicular traffic.
