Barricade Situation in Snow Hill Ends with Arrest
A Snow Hill man has been arrested after an incident at a West Market Street residence in Snow Hill Sunday night. Police learned an adult woman was physically restrained in the home by 49 year old Robert Anderson who was armed with a firearm and threatened to harm the woman. She was able to get out of the home and call 911. Maryland State Police attempted to contact Anderson who refused contact and the Maryland State Police Special Tactical Assault Team Element, or STATE Team was called.
After several hours of unsuccessful attempts to contact Anderson, an arrest warrant was obtained and Anderson was arrested ending an 11-hour incident. Anderson is charged with 1st and 2nd degree assault, false imprisonment and other offenses and is being held without bond at the Worcester County Detention Center.Â
The investigation is continuing.
Troopers from the Berlin Barrack, the STATE Team and the Criminal Enforcement Division responded to the scene. Officers from the Snow Hill Police Department along with sheriff deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene to provide assistance.