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Police Arrest Suspect After Hours-Long Standoff in Wilbraham
Wilbraham, MA – In a dramatic turn of events, police arrested Michael Ortega, a 53-year-old resident of Wilbraham, following an hours-long standoff at his home on Old Carriage Drive. The incident began on Saturday evening when officers responded to a report of a male resident threatening others inside the home, according to Wilbraham Police Chief Robert Lennon.
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Upon arrival, officers engaged in gunfire with Ortega, who also sustained gunshot injuries. The injured suspect is currently in stable condition and is facing charges of assault with intent to murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to Chief Lennon.
The situation escalated rapidly, leading to a standoff that lasted for several hours. Local officers called for reinforcement from the State Police, who promptly arrived at the scene. The area was cordoned off as tactical teams, negotiators, and specialized State Police squads converged on the location, with drones and bomb-squad robots being deployed.
Negotiators managed to establish contact with Ortega during the standoff, and as the situation unfolded, troopers from the tactical unit successfully rescued two occupants who had escaped onto the roof of the house’s adjoined garage.
In a daring move, the tactical unit crashed an armored Bearcat vehicle into the home, breaking a large window on the first floor. A trooper from the drone unit then flew an unmanned aerial vehicle through the broken window, providing a live video feed to the incident command. The video footage revealed Ortega in the front breezeway, conscious but suffering from gunshot wounds.
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Following the video confirmation, the tactical unit instructed Ortega not to move before making their entry into the home and apprehending him. Upon searching the premises, troopers discovered a handgun and ammunition next to the suspect. Ortega was then transported to a local hospital under police guard.
The incident is currently under investigation by the Wilbraham Police Department, State Police, and the Hampden District Attorney’s Office. Preliminary findings indicate that Ortega is the owner of the home, having purchased it in 2018. However, no criminal records for Ortega are found in Hampden County courts.
Chief Lennon expressed gratitude for the support and assistance provided by neighboring law enforcement agencies throughout the ordeal. He mentioned that this is the first time a Wilbraham police officer has been shot in the line of duty, and the community’s outpouring of support has been overwhelming.
For media inquiries, please contact Sean Cotter at sean.cotter@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @cotterreporter.
