Celebrating Man Prompts Police Standoff In Stratford: Report

STRATFORD, CT — A scary situation unfolded on Douglas Street in Stratford on Monday where officers could be seen with guns drawn and “blood curdling” screams could be heard coming from a home, according to the Connecticut Post. Fortunately, despite the dramatic setup, the situation ended without much drama.

The Post reports that the situation turned out to be a man who was celebrating breaking up with his longtime girlfriend and admitted it may have gotten a bit out of control.

Police found 50 empty vodka bottles in the home and Andrew Horowitz, 50, was charged with breach of peace, according to the Post.

Read more at the Connecticut Post here.

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