Officers monitor home of man with prior police standoff

2/7/2026 08:29 AM

Other Non-Crime

Harold Ave SE, Massillon, OH 44646

Officers are monitoring a house on Harold Avenue where a man is believed to be inside. They position themselves to watch his vehicle and the possible exits, noting that the backyard is mostly closed off so he would likely have to leave through the front door. Dispatch reminds them that during a previous attempt to serve papers, the man ran out the back door and once barricaded himself inside, which led to a brief standoff with police.

Officers contact the woman associated with the residence to confirm that she and the children are not in the home, and that only two dogs should be inside. They discuss that this is not an emergency situation because no one else is in the house with the man. They talk about getting the woman to come to the area so she can be nearby to unlock the door and give permission for them to enter, while also trying not to put her in danger. They consider calling an additional nearby officer if the situation escalates, but at this point they are mainly watching the home and coordinating how to proceed safely.