Maine State Police close Route 3 after incident in Augusta

An incident in Augusta that resulted in the closure of Route 3 near the city limits ended in an arrest, police said. Augusta police announced on their Facebook page that the road reopened at 7:52 p.m. and a suspect was arrested. The area between Churchill Road and Bolton Hill Road had been closed since 3:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. A state police spokesperson said tactical teams and crisis negotiation teams were on the scene. “Route 3 near the Augusta border is currently closed. Please avoid the area and update your travel plans accordingly,” state police posted on social media shortly after 3:30 p.m. At 6:45 p.m., Augusta police updated their original post on Facebook to clarify that “there is currently no danger to the public.” “The suspect involved in this ongoing incident is located inside a business in the closed section of the road. The business was evacuated this afternoon and all occupants are safe. “At 7:52 p.m., Augusta Police announced the suspect was taken into custody. >> Click here to get real-time traffic conditions in your location. Maine’s Total Coverage has contacted multiple law enforcement agencies to learn more about the suspect and the reason for the store evacuation. Maine’s Total Coverage will provide the latest update on this breaking news story as more information becomes available.

AUGUSTA, Maine —

Police said an incident in Augusta that led to the closure of Route 3 near the city limits ended with an arrest.

Augusta police announced on their Facebook page that the road had reopened at 7:52 p.m. and a suspect had been arrested. The area between Churchill Road and Bolton Hill Road had been closed since 3:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

A state police spokesman said tactical and crisis negotiation teams had arrived at the scene.

“Route 3 near Augusta Line is currently closed. Please avoid the area and update your travel plans accordingly,” state police said on social media shortly after 3:30 p.m.

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🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

Route 3 near the Augusta Line is currently closed. Please avoid the area and update your travel plans accordingly. State Police are currently on the scene. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/cSYP8OP0Sz

— Maine State Police (@MEStatePolice) July 16, 2024

At 6:45 p.m., Augusta Police updated their original post on Facebook to clarify that “there is currently no danger to the public.”

“The suspect involved in this ongoing incident is located inside a business in the closed section of the street. The business was evacuated this afternoon and all occupants are safe.”

At 7:52 p.m., Augusta Police announced that the suspect had been arrested.