Man in Minot standoff held on $10,000 bail

LEWISTON — A judge has ordered Michael Callahan, 44, of Minot held on $10,000 cash bail for charges brought after a six-and-a-half-hour standoff at his home Friday night.

Police said Callahan, a Boy Scout leader, fired dozens of gunshots during the standoff, which began when a family member fled the home and called police. Callahan surrendered around 5 a.m. Saturday after a member of the Maine State Police Tactical Team returned fire. Among the guns seized was an assault rifle.

On Monday, Callahan stood during his initial appearance in Lewiston District Court with his head bowed.

His attorney, James Howaniec, described the incident as a "very aberrant episode," uncharacteristic of a man with no prior criminal history.

Howaniec said the standoff might have ended sooner, but for police trying to reach Callahan through the wrong telephone.

"It also appears that he slept through part of the episode," the lawyer said.

However, Judge Paul Cote was unmoved.

"The danger is obvious," Cote said. He called the $10,000 bail "minimally appropriate."

Callahan's trial is scheduled for March 28 at Androscoggin County Superior Court in Auburn.

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Catherine Pressey's picture
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Times are hard, good people crack.

Do not know Mike, but it sound like he just had a break, and can not take the stress anymore. But once we pick up a gun at that time, we sure put the public at risk. The Callahan name is well known in my area, not knowing this person. I am saddened that he could not get help before it went this far. Seems that lots of us do not feel we can reach out to anyone. Look at me I lesson my stress and let my opinions flow freely on lots of issues. Good way to dump frustration. lol Anyhow I wish him well and hope he get the help he needs.

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Man in Minot standoff held on $10,000 bail

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. ..Pray he does not committ suicide
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