Fairfield, Maine Man Faces Charges After Waterville Standoff

A Fairfield man is facing domestic violence charges after a brief standoff in Waterville.

Fairfield, Maine, Man is Arrested in Waterville for Alleged Domestic Assault

Christopher Bryant, 49, of Fairfield, is charged with domestic violence assault and domestic violence terrorizing.

Waterville Police were called to a home at 267 Main Street at 2:40 am Monday for a report of a domestic dispute.

When they arrived, officials say they developed probable cause to charge Mr. Bryant, but he refused to exit the building.

Waterville, Maine Police Arrest a Fairfield Man After a Brief Standoff

A brief standoff ensued, and the police closed a small portion of Main Street in Waterville to keep the public safe while they tried to arrest Mr. Bryant.

It was approximately 6:45 am on Monday when the police department's crisis negotiators convinced Bryant to exit the home peacefully, and he was taken into custody.

Christopher Bryant was taken to jail, where his bail was set at $200. He's expected to appear in court on March 3rd.

Maine Domestic Violence Helpline is Available 24/7

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available 24/7 by calling 911 in an emergency or the Maine Domestic Violence Helpline at 1-866-834-HELP (4357).

Several agencies in Maine provide resources for victims of domestic abuse, including:

Next Step Domestic Violence Project serves residents of Hancock and Washington Counties.

Through These Doors serves Cumberland County.

Partners for Peace provides services for residents of Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.

To find resources in your community, call 211.

We'll update this story as more details become available.