Buses Detoured Because Of State Police Investigation

WILLINGTON, CT - Some area school bus routes had to be re-routed because of a state police investigation involving someone barricaded in a home Tuesday morning, state police said.

The incident was at 49 Tinkerville Road and began at about 5 a.m., state police said.

The SWAT/Tactical Team was notified when troopers arrived at the scene and found someone barricaded in the residence, state police spokeswoman Trooper First Class Kelly Grant said. It was a precaution because state police were unsure if weapons were involved.

The situation was quickly resolved, Grant said.

A suspect was placed in custody, she said.

State police also said that some school buses drivers were advised to use alternate routes.

There was no word on what effect the detours had on students traveling to E.O. Smith High School in Storrs.