A Clifton man faces domestic violence charges after a standoff early Monday morning.

Clifton, Maine, Man Faces Charges After Monday Morning Standoff

Michael Olsen, 71, of Clifton, is charged with domestic violence and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.

He was taken to the Penobscot County Jail.

The charges stem from an incident that began at approximately 5:15 am on Monday.

Penobscot County Deputies Respond to a Report of Domestic Violence in Clifton

Dispatchers with the Penobscot Regional Communications Center received reports about a domestic violence situation on Route 9 in Clifton. The caller told authorities that the victim had allegedly faced threats involving a firearm.

Members of the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office responded and set up a secure perimeter aroun

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