Man in custody following standoff in Gastonia, police say
A man has been arrested following a standoff Wednesday afternoon, according to the Gastonia Police Department.
Around 12:15 p.m., police said they attempted to serve warrants to 41-year-old Steven Blair Drumm at home on Auten Road due to a home invasion.
When police arrived, Drumm barricaded himself inside the home and did not respond to police commands.
After six hours of negotiations, a tactical element was released inside the home and Drumm surrendered to police around 7 p.m.
Police said Drumm is being charged with first-degree burglary, robbery with a dangerous weapon, larceny after a break-in, and possession of a firearm.
No injuries have been reported in connection with this incident.
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