Residents of Seabrook, New Hampshire, were instructed to shelter in place yesterday afternoon following reports of a man with a rifle overlooking the parking lot of Rockingham Village Apartments. Seabrook Police Department confirmed the reports upon arrival at the scene on Cimarron Drive after receiving multiple calls after 4 p.m. The area was secured and a regional SWAT team was brought in for assistance, according to NBC Boston.
The situation escalated when the man, identified as 60-year-old William Parks, was seen draping an American flag out of his apartment window and positioning a rifle. An emergency alert was issued, urging locals to stay indoors. About one and a half hours later, Parks was found by police walking on nearby Stard Road and taken into custody without incident. The shelter in place directive lifted at 6:20 p.m., providing residents a sigh of relief.
Following his arrest, Parks is facing multiple charges, including reckless conduct, disorderly conduct, and negligent storage of a firearm. He was held on preventative detention and is scheduled for arraignment Monday in Hampton Circuit Court. Seabrook Police Chief Brett Walker expressed his gratitude for the swift response, stating, "We are extremely grateful to those who reported this incident. Officers were able to respond quickly, assess the situation, secure the area, and coordinate the additional resources needed to resolve it safely and effectively," as obtained by NBC Boston.
The action involved aid from multiple agencies, including police from Amesbury, Kensington, and Hampton Falls, alongside New Hampshire State Police and the Seacoast Emergency Response Team. As the investigation continues, officials urge individuals with any further information regarding yesterday's incident to contact Seabrook police at 603-474-5200 or submit anonymous tips through the Crimeline for a Hamptons at 603-929-1222.
For the most up-to-date information, residents and interested parties can follow the case developments via the Seabrook Police Department's official channels or contact them directly with any relevant information that might assist in building a clearer understanding of the incident, as noted by WMUR.
