Man taken into custody after hour long stand-off

According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, the Sheriff's Office road patrol deputies responded to a call in the Village of Waterville on January 29, 2018 at about 7:51 PM to check the welfare of a 58 year old male who was threatening harm to himself.

After an hour long standoff, the subject was taken in to custody. The male was taken to a local hospital for a evaluation. The public is not at risk and the incident is still under investigation by the Sheriff's Office.

Deputies at the scene were assisted by members of the NY State Police, COCVAC Ambulance and Waterville FD.