A Maine State Police cruiser. (Natalie Williams | BDN)
Police incident closes section of Washburn Road The Maine State Police reported to Aroostook County Emergency Management on Friday around 1 p.m. that a law enforcement incident has traffic closed in all directions on Washburn Road from Chandler Road to Crouseville.
This story will be updated.
WASHBURN, Maine The Maine State Police reported to Aroostook County Emergency Management on Friday around 1 p.m. that a law enforcement incident has traffic closed in all directions on Washburn Road from Chandler Road to Crouseville.
The incident is in the area of Rum Rapids and the Hospitality Inn, police said.
Washburn road closed for law enforcement incident
Maine State Police officials say there is an ongoing incident on the Washburn Road. Use caution in the area.
Credit: NCM Published: 2:40 PM EDT April 16, 2021 Updated: 3:06 PM EDT April 16, 2021
WASHBURN, Maine Local police officials are closing Washburn roads in the Rum Rapids & the Hospitality Inn area from Chandler Road to Crouseville.
A witness close to the scene tells NEWS CENTER Maine there are approximately ten law enforcement vehicles parked along the road. The witness says the officers seem to be focused on a home about 1/2 mile from Aroostook Hospitality Inn.
An official with the Department of Maine Public Safety said the state police are assisting local law enforcement with the situation.
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