Maine Man Arrested for Assault & Threatening after Standoff

A 33-year-old man was arrested after he assaulted and threatened a person and then barricaded himself in a home on Wednesday in Smithfield.

Domestic Disturbance

The domestic disturbance call was reported to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office around 1:40 pm. The incident happened on Quaker Lane.

Standoff Lasted until Nighttime

Sy Perri was taken into custody around 9:30 pm after a standoff with the Maine State Police Tactical Team. The Sheriff’s Office said he was armed, according to WABI News.

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Charges with More Possible

Perri faces several charges including Aggravated Assault and Criminal Threatening with a dangerous weapon. He could face additional charges, said officials. Perri was taken to the Somerset County Jail and is being held on a $10,000 cash bail.

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