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SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully In Saddle Brook

A 63-year-old Saddle Brook man was hospitalized after an hours-long SWAT team standoff at his home.

Saddle Brook police received a report of a “resident in distress” at the Saddle Brook Apartments on Finnigan Avenue at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, said Capt. John A. Zotollo, Jr.

“The responding officers arrived and began to speak with the individual from outside,” Zotollo said. “It was apparent this person was experiencing some type of medical issue and was presenting in an altered mental state.

“Officers determined the individual was having difficulty cooperating and refused to safely exit the home,” the captain said. “Support agencies were then contacted.”

Bergen County Regional SWAT Team vehicle at the scene in Saddle Brook.

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They included the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team, county Sheriff's Office and county social services agents.

Streets were closed and residents were asked to shelter in place as the incident continued.

SWAT team member on Finnigan Avenue, Saddle Brook

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“After attempts to negotiate with the individual were unsuccessful, officers entered the home and were able to safely resolve the situation” shortly after 7:30 p.m., said Zotollo, adding that no force was used.

“No weapons were located inside the residence,” he said. 

Bergen County Regional SWAT Team member in front of the Saddle Brook apartment.

Michelle Q for DAILY VOICE

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