UPDATE: Law enforcement dealing with ‘critical incident’ in Pittsfield

PITTSFIELD, Maine (WABI) - Several law enforcement agencies in Pittsfield Friday are trying to resolve what they are calling a critical incident.

Detroit Avenue and Washington Street in Pittsfield are closed as police work to resolve this situation.

State Police tell TV5 they are assisting the Pittsfield Police Department with an incident.

Their tactical team has been on the scene since just after 8 Friday morning.

A town official tell us that people who live on Detroit Ave. and Washington Street are being advised to not leave their homes.

According to State Police, a crisis negotiation team is on-scene working toward a peaceful conclusion.

A spokesperson for Maine State Police says, “Right now we can confirm law enforcement officers were called to a residence on Detroit Rd. in Pittsfield at 8:15 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. Maine State Police along with officers and deputies from the Pittsfield PD and Somerset County SO are currently on scene dealing with a critical incident. The Clinton and Pittsfield Fire Departments are also there. Route 100 in Pittsfield is shut down at this time. There is no danger to the public.”

Additional information to follow as events unfold.

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