Milford Man Arrested After Armed Standoff During Well-Being Check

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MILFORD – What began as a routine well-being check in Milford turned dangerous Monday evening when a man barricaded himself in a kitchen with a knife and threatened police officers.

Milford Police say 48-year-old Darren Esslinger locked himself inside a Congress Street home before officers were able to de-escalate the situation and safely take him into custody before 7 p.m.

Esslinger faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to murder.