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The landlord for the property located in Rocky Point at 56 Shell Road called 911 at approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26 to report that her tenant, Damien Loecher, had locked himself inside the residence following a verbal dispute, Suffolk County Police said.
During the standoff, Loecher broke windows, damaged the interior of the house and threatened officers, according to police.
Loecher exited the rear of the residence at approximately 10:15 p.m., police said.
Officers apprehended Loecher in the backyard of the residence and arrested him. There were no injuries.
Seventh Squad detectives charged Loecher, 39, with menacing a police officer and criminal mischief. He will be arraigned on a later date.
Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct officers, Emergency Service Section officers and members of the Hostage Negotiation Team responded to the scene.
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