The Claremont Police Department have announced that the mental health crisis, which led to a day long stand-off, has been peacefully resolved.
According to their press release, at approximately 9:55 AM on Thursday authorities were alerted to a potential mental health crisis involving the resident of an apartment building in the North/Chellis Street area of the city. Upon arrival, officers located the individual in crisis, and opened a dialogue.
Several nearby homes were evacuated, and a childcare center was asked to shelter in place, before being evacuated later. A “Code Red” was sent out to the community, and citizens were warned to avoid travel through this area.
At approximately 5:30 PM, the situation came to an end as the citizen agreed to obtain further help from a mental health team. The area was then made safe for residents to return, and for travel to resume.
The Claremont PD has extended thanks to members of the New Hampshire State Police Crisis Intervention Team, local State Troopers, and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office.
Due to the nature of the situation, the citizen’s identity has not been revealed, and the incident remains under investigation.
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