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Local Road & Neighborhood Open After 5 Hour Plus Stand Off Involving Boone Police

Last Updated on November 12, 2015 9:08 pm

Residents and motorist in the Hillcrest Circle area of Boone were impacted by a law enforcement stand off on Thursday.

Shane Robbins, Public Information Officer with Boone Police, tells WataugaRoads.com that at approximately 1:30pm Boone Police responded to Hillcrest Circle for an armed person suffering emotional distress and some medical issues.

Robbins went on to say that officers established a perimeter around the scene and initiated negotiations.  After approximately 5-1/2 hours, the person voluntarily exited their residence and was transported to Watauga Medical Center for treatment. There were no injuries from this incident.  No criminal charges will be filed.

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