Hampton Man Arrested After Standoff with Police

HAMPTON, NH - A Hampton man was arrested last night after police were sent to his home for an alleged threat incident and multi-hour standoff with police.

Phillip Mitchell, 31, of Hampton, was arrested on March 14, 2016, for reckless conduct.

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At around 6 p.m., police were sent to Tide Mill Road for a report of a man making threats with a handgun, according police.

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Family members were still in the residence with the subject when police arrived. At around 9:30 p.m., police warned residents on Twitter that there was ongoing activity at the home but that the general public was not in danger. The Seacoast Emergency Response Team was called in but Mitchell allegedly refused to come out.

“After lengthy negotiations Mr. Mitchell did agree to come out of the residence and surrender to police at approximately 2255 hours,” according to Deputy Chief David Hobbs, with units clearing the scene. “Mitchell is charged with Reckless Conduct for placing others in danger of serious bodily injury.”

Mitchell is scheduled to be arraigned in Seabrook District Court on April 19.

Anyone with information on incidents occurring in the town of Hampton is urged to contact the Hampton Police Department at 603-929-4444. Anonymous tips can be made through the Crimeline for the Hamptons at tipsubmit.com and selecting Hamptons as the region or by texting to the word CRIMES (274637) with the keyword Hamptons.