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Suspect in Custody After Police Standoff at Towson Comfort Inn
Baltimore County Police apprehended a suspect following a tense standoff at the Comfort Inn in Towson this morning.
According to FOX Baltimore, the barricade situation, which unfolded on the 8800 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, drew a swift response from law enforcement, arriving on the scene at around 10:15 a.m.
Witnessing a considerable police presence, the local community was alerted early that the area would be teeming with officers, a detail confirmed by WBAL-TV. By 12:45 p.m., the police had successfully de-escalated the situation using a tactical approach, deploying a flash bang device to encourage the surrender of the suspect.
Authorities confirmed, around 12:50 p.m., that the person was taken into custody without further incident. This story is still unfolding, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available to the press.
The motel has been plagued with complaints and local incidents including a murder in recent years. It is home to many long-term resdents who also complain of disrepair and rodent issues.
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