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No charges pending following standoff with 'despondent male' at Groton mobile home park: police

Police ordered residents to shelter-in-place Sunday evening. However, officials determined the man to be no threat to himself or others on Monday.

Police say the scene at Long Cove Mobile Home Park on North Road is beginning to clear after-effects of a Sunday afternoon incident rolled into Monday.

Groton Town Police, including tactical teams, responded to a report of a 'despondent man' at approximately 4:35 p.m. Sunday, according to a Facebook post.

Police on scene told FOX61's Angelo Bavaro that they determined the man to be no threat to himself or others and no criminal charges are pending at this time. The shelter in place order was lifted. 

Officials could not confirm how or when contact was made with the individual.

Some officers will remain on the scene to assist residents. Police say the person was taken to a medical facility at 1 p.m. Monday. 

On Sunday, surrounding trailers were evacuated and neighbors were told to shelter in a safe place as a precautionary measure.

No injuries have been reported.

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