Ossipee Standoff

WMUR is reporting a standoff on Chickville Road.

OSSIPEE, N.H. —Ossipee police are searching for man who they said managed to flee officers during a security check at a camper on Chickville Road on Sunday morning.


According to authorities, officers approached the camper and heard what they thought was a weapon being loaded about 7:45 a.m. Sunday. The officers retreated to their patrol vehicle and called for backup. In the meantime, James Brooks, 29, of Ossipee, fled on foot, police said.

K-9 officers were unable to follow Brooks' tracks, police said.

At this time, Brooks is not considered armed and police do not believe there is any threat to the community.

Ossipee police said they will be patrolling the area Sunday.

Anyone with information regarding Brooks' location is being asked to call Ossipee police.

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