Layhill

Police Respond to Barricade Situation Friday Night

10pm Update: MCPD remains on the scene of a barricaded person on Melfordshire Way. Negotiators are actively working to resolve the situation peacefully. We will provide updates as they become available.

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has issued an alert regarding an emergency response team currently managing a situation involving a barricaded individual near Layhill.

At 8:20 PM, MCPD stated: “MCPD is on the scene of an ERT with a lone barricaded person in the 14800 block of Melfordshire Way. The scene is secure, and there is no threat to the community. More information will be released as it becomes available.”

9:59pm Update: “MCPD remains on the scene of a barricaded person on Melfordshire Way. Negotiators are actively working to resolve the situation peacefully. We will provide updates as they become available.”

11:19pm Update: “MCPD remains on the scene of a barricaded person on Melfordshire Way. Negotiators are actively working to resolve the situation peacefully. We will provide updates as they become available.”

3:42am Update: “The ERT in the 14800 block of Melfordshire Way has concluded. The person has been taken into custody.”

The scene is secure and there is no threat to the community.