Clifton, Maine Standoff Ends With One Arrest for Domestic Violence

A Clifton man faces domestic violence charges after a standoff early Monday morning.

Clifton, Maine, Man Faces Charges After Monday Morning Standoff

Michael Olsen, 71, of Clifton, is charged with domestic violence and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.

He was taken to the Penobscot County Jail.

The charges stem from an incident that began at approximately 5:15 am on Monday.

Penobscot County Deputies Respond to a Report of Domestic Violence in Clifton

Dispatchers with the Penobscot Regional Communications Center received reports about a domestic violence situation on Route 9 in Clifton. The caller told authorities that the victim had allegedly faced threats involving a firearm.

Members of the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office responded and set up a secure perimeter around the residence.

Officials say the victim was able to exit the home safely and was not hurt in the incident.

Crisis Negotiators worked with the Sheriff's Office Special Response Team and others in a standoff that lasted several hours.

Finally, the male suspect was successfully guided out of the residence and surrendered peacefully to law enforcement.

Maine Resources are Ready to Help Victims of Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic assault, help is available 24/7 at the statewide helpline, 1-866-834-HELP (4357), or the national helpline, 1-800-799-7233.

Some Maine agencies providing help to victims of domestic violence include:

Partners for Peace, serving Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.

Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, serving the entire state.

Safe Voices, serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties.

Next Step Domestic Violence Project, serving Hancock and Washington counties.

To find an organization near you, call 211.