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Maine woman arrested after standoff at a Portland McDonald's
WMTW • • business
Key Points:
- Erin Baker, 44, from Bangor, Maine, was arrested after a standoff with police inside a McDonald's bathroom in Portland, leading to multiple charges including creating a police standoff and terrorizing.
- Emergency medical personnel initially responded to a report of Baker using drugs and requesting medical help, but she claimed to have a gun, prompting police negotiations.
- After nearly 30 minutes, officers used pepperball rounds to prompt Baker to exit the bathroom, and she was taken into custody without further incident; no firearm was found.
- Baker was transported to Cumberland County Jail, and police are seeking additional information from the public regarding the incident.
