Authorities say the Bergen County man who
used a
flamethrower to threaten police
officers following
a nearly 24-hour standoff in
Lyndhurst has been charged with numerous offenses.
Robert Condit, 51, has
been charged with attempted murder and a slew of weapons offenses.
According to authorities, Condit barricaded himself with a flamethrower and firearms around 4
p.m. Tuesday in his home on Thomas Avenue.
Local police, along with the Bergen County Swat Team, surrounded the home and
remained on scene until he peacefully surrendered just after 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Police
say officers were called to his home Tuesday afternoon to seize his legal
weapons. Condit allegedly refused and barricaded himself inside the home.
The
closest neighbors were evacuated, and other residents were asked to shelter in
place. The SWAT team, local police and Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office came
to the scene and attempted to negotiate with Condit.
Witnesses
say things became intense during the standoff.
Noises were heard from gas
canisters thrown by police into the home. Police also confirm at
one point Condit used a flamethrower to threaten officers.
Condit
lived in the home with his mother and 93-year-old grandmother. They were not
involved or hurt.