Crime & Safety
Timothy Cullinane Charged in SWAT Standoff at Emerson Hospital
Authorities said he engaged in a nearly two-hour-long standoff at the hospital's helicopter landing pad Friday.
A SWAT standoff at Emerson Hospital Friday ended peacefully.
Timothy Cullinane, 59, of Pepperell, was arrested and charged with a host of crimes after police said he became distraught at the hospital, ran to the helicopter landing pad, pulled out a knife, and threatened to harm himself and police officers.
Cullinane surrendered after about two hours of negotiating with police, authorities said.
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“It is very fortunate that this incident ended with no one hurt,” District Attorney Marian Ryan said in a statement. “This man was described as upset this morning and police allege that when officers arrived on the scene, Cullinane pointed a knife at them and made threats. Officers showed restraint, spoke to this defendant, and eventually succeeded in having him surrender.”
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Cullinane was charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, two count of threatening, and disorderly conduct. He was ordered held in custody pending a court hearing April 21.
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