MAYNARD — The Maynard Police Department has arrested a man on multiple assault and firearm charges.
A 48-YEAR-OLD man from MAYNARD was arrested and charged with the following:
- Assault to Murder a person 60 or older with a firearm
- Possession of a large capacity firearm (Felony)
- Strangulation or Suffocation
- Assault and Battery on a person 60 older or disabled person
- Intimidation of a Witness (Two counts)
- Possession of a large capacity feeding device
- Possession of a firearm without a license
- Possession of ammunition without an FID card
- Possession of a firearm in a home or business
- Improper storage of a large capacity firearm
On Wednesday, Jan. 28, at approximately at 4:39 p.m., Maynard Police received reports of an assault that occurred at a multi-unit apartment complex on Dawn Road.
Upon arrival the suspect, a 48-year-old man, refused to leave the residence. Maynard Police were able to safely de-escalate the situation and the suspect surrendered and was arrested without further incident.
A preliminary investigation determined that the man had threatened the victim and allegedly attempted to suffocate and strangle them.
The investigation also determined that the man had threatened the victim and other occupants of the multi-unit apartment complex with a handgun. Maynard Police executed a search warrant for the residence and recovered a Taurus 9mm handgun with a fully loaded magazine.
The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned in Concord District Court Thursday, and is being held pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled for Monday.
“This incident underscores the professionalism, restraint, and high level of training demonstrated by our officers. Faced with a volatile and potentially dangerous situation, officers relied on communication and de-escalation techniques to bring the situation to a safe resolution,” said Chief Troiano. “Their actions prioritized the safety of the victim, nearby residents, and the suspect, and reflect the standards we expect and continually train for at the Maynard Police Department.”
Criminal incidents involving family or household members are handled with care and discretion by the Maynard Police Department. Massachusetts law, specifically the Domestic Violence Act of 2014, limits what information, including suspect identifications, can be shared in these cases.
These are allegations. All defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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