Police: 52-Year-Old Man Threatens 'Show-Down' With Officers During Barricade Situation In Lehigh Township

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) -- A 52-year-old man is in police custody after a barricade situation in Lehigh Township. It happened on the 1100 block of East Stateside Drive in Danielsville around 11 p.m. Thursday.

Police responded after receiving a call from Joseph Carmody's wife, who claimed Carmody had threatened to kill her.

When officers arrived Carmody refused to come out and threatened a "shown-down" with officers if they came inside.

He surrendered just before 4 a.m. Friday.

He is now facing several charges including terroristic threats in relation to domestic violence, harassment and disorderly conduct.

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