5-hour police standoff in Monmouth County ends peacefully

A police standoff in Monmouth County ended peacefully early Saturday.

News 12 Staff

Sep 5, 2021, 1:30 PM

Updated 1,138 days ago

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A police standoff in Monmouth County ended peacefully early Saturday.
Police found Wilbert Hickman in an Aberdeen garage following a five-hour standoff.
He allegedly had a machete, sword, lighter fluid and a nail gun with him.
After a five-hour negotiation, he was taken into custody and to the hospital.
No first responders were hurt during the standoff.