Officers were called to the scene on the 200 block of Courtney Drive in Barrington, New Jersey around 2:30 p.m.
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Upon arrival, officers say they found Harold Gotts inside a residence.
Gotts was wanted on multiple assault charges among other offenses, investigators say.
According to police, Gotts claimed to have a firearm and barricaded himself inside a residence.
Barrington police, along with other local departments, set up a perimeter around the scene and had neighbors evacuate to safety.
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After trying to negotiate with Gotts, police say they eventually made entry and took the suspect into custody without any injuries.
The barricade was cleared at approximately 7 p.m.