AUBURN — Police peacefully ended a standoff Friday night with a local man on Snow Avenue, according to an Auburn Police Department Facebook post.
Jacob Pendexter, 44, was arrested on outstanding warrants, charges of violating conditions of release, and creating a police standoff. He was taken to Androscoggin County Jail, where he is being held without bail.
Police were notified around 5:25 p.m. Friday about Pendexter’s presence at 35 Snow Ave. and contact with a victim — a violation of conditions of release. His conditions were for domestic violence charges. He had multiple felony warrants, which included domestic violence and kidnapping charges, the post said.
When police arrived, they spoke with a female who denied Pendexter was in the home and turned them away. Shortly after, a Pendexter family member told police the man was in the home hiding in the basement.
Police created a perimeter around the home and shut down nearby roads as they tried unsuccessfully to establish contact with the female in the home and with Pendexter. A Maine State Police tactical team was dispatched to assist.
The female exited the home unharmed around 2 a.m. Saturday. Pendexter followed around 3:38 a.m. and was arrested without incident.
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