A Stratford man wanted for a reported probation violation on a robbery was arrested after barricading himself inside his bedroom at a home with a gun.
Peter Latham Jr., 35, refused to open his door for police when they came to check on his welfare at 1042 Success Ave. on Wednesday.
He locked himself inside a back bedroom at the home when police arrived, Stratford police said. Police backed off when they saw a rifle case in the home and tried to call him, but couldn't make contact.
Police discovered there was a warrant out for Latham Jr.'s arrest on a violation of probation charge stemming from a robbery arrest.
Stratford Police Department's Special Response Team and crisis negotiators responded to the scene and got him to surrender after two hours.
Police found a loaded rifle in the room he was barricaded in.
Stratford police charged Latham Jr. with interfering with officers, breach of peace, criminal possession of a firearm and criminal possession of ammunition. His bond was set at $25,000.
Police also separately charged him with violation of probation and is expected to remain in custody for the charge related to a separate robbery offense. He was also issued a $25,000 bond for that arrest.
