Blue Bell Way in Baltimore County.

By Zak Failla From Daily Voice

A tense standoff unfolded in a quiet Cockeysville neighborhood Wednesday afternoon as police surrounded a home on Blue Bell Way, authorities said.

Baltimore County Police confirmed around 2:20 p.m. Oct. 22 that officers were on scene handling a barricade situation in the 21030 area.

“This situation is contained,” police said in a statement. “Residents can expect a strong police presence as we work to resolve this matter.”

No additional details about the person or people involved have been released as of late Wednesday.

Daily Voice will update this story as more information becomes available.