Man who held police at bay for eight hours remains behind bars

AUBURN — An Auburn man remained in the Androscoggin County Jail Sunday night after holding police at bay during a Saturday standoff that lasted more than seven hours.

A dispatcher at the jail reported that Ronald Mark Briggs, 44, of 44 Fourth St., Auburn, remained in jail on $7,560 bail on charges of criminal trespass, terrorizing and creating a police standoff.

Armed with a rifle, Briggs locked himself in his ex-girlfriend's home on Pine Street in Auburn and threatened to fire on officers. No one was injured, and police said Briggs was alone in the apartment.

Auburn police arrived at the scene shortly after 2:30 p.m. and evacuated seven apartment buildings within the man's shooting range. Police closed several nearby streets, including parts of Goff, Oak and Willow streets. In all, 50 people were evacuated during the standoff.

Authorities also reported that Briggs suffers from bipolar disorder and may have stopped taking his medication.

After surrendering peacefully to police at about 10 p.m., Briggs was transported Saturday night to St. Mary's Regional Medical Center for an evaluation. He was later taken to the Androscoggin County Jail.

AUBURN - An Auburn man remained in the Androscoggin County Jail Sunday night after holding police at bay during a Saturday standoff that lasted more than seven hours.

A dispatcher at the jail reported that Roland Mark Briggs, 44, of 44 Fourth St., Auburn, remained in jail on $7,560 bail on charges of criminal trespass, terrorizing and creating a police standoff. Armed with a rifle, Briggs locked himself in his ex-girlfriend's home on Pine Street in Auburn and threatened to fire on officers. No one was injured and police said Briggs was alone in the apartment.

Auburn police arrived at the scene shortly after 2:30 p.m. and evacuated seven apartment buildings within the man's shooting range. Police closed several nearby streets, including parts of Goff, Oak and Willow streets. In all, 50 people were evacuated during the standoff.

Authorities also reported that Briggs suffered from bipolar disorder and may have stopped taking his medication. After surrendering peacefully to police about 10 p.m., Briggs was transported Saturday night to St. Mary's Regional Medical Center for an evaluation. He was later taken to the Androscoggin County Jail.

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angelsx34eva's picture

Tron...

Does it really matter what the guy looks like?...So the SJ printed the wrong first name..I'm sure they got the name from the police officers involved...Your comment "and you know this how?"....You are all about GOSSIP and not about FACTS...No...they don't always print MUG SHOTS...You, Tron, are really starting to get on the Duchesses' nerves...Maybe the Queen should be called on this one...and don't come back at me "Well, your not verified yet"...My opinion does matter...to me...Your opinions remind me of when I was a little girl coming home for lunch during school and listening to the Soap Operas on TV...Grrrrrrrr.........

tron's picture

You're previous story stated

You're previous story stated his name was Ronald, now its Roland. Could someone at the SJ PLEASE let us know the truth?

angelsx34eva's picture

Tron and please...

Don't link "us" with "you"

angelsx34eva's picture

What Happened?

Your original story said he was being held on 500.00 bail...now it's 7560.00....????

tron's picture

Why aren't you people showing

Why aren't you people showing a mug shot? You do for everyone else, is this guy related to someone at the SJ?

MainerinNY's picture
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no... he's not

and no, they do not show mug shots of everyone

tron's picture

and you know that how? Or

and you know that how? Or are you just being contrary?

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