Jaffrey resident Andrew Waycotte will face a probable cause hearing on Oct. 13 after a high-speed pursuit and a 10-hour standoff in Hancock this past weekend.
Waycotte, 40, faces two felony charges and multiple misdemeanor charges for reckless conduct, burglary, resisting arrest and disobeying an officer.
After barricading himself in a residence overnight at 8 Old Hancock Road in Hancock, police brought Waycotte into custody around 6:45 a.m. on Sunday.
David and Susan Young, who own the home, are currently staying in Pennsylvania, according to Waycotte’s arrest affidavit. David identified Waycotte as his stepson to police at the scene and requested his removal from the residence.
Waycotte’s probable cause hearing is set for Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. His case is being handled in Jaffrey Peterborough District Court.
Waycotte’s public defender could not be reached for comment.
The chase began in Dublin at around 8:35 p.m. on Saturday, when Dublin Master Patrolman Brandon Blair was parked on Old Peterborough Road to monitor traffic and saw Waycotte speeding on Route 101 on Main Street, according to court documents.
Blair followed him through Harrisville and Hancock to the Young residence, where Waycotte exited the car, refused to follow the officer’s commands, entered the home on the south side of the house and barricaded himself inside, according to the affidavit.
The Peterborough Police Department, with assistance from mutual aid, took over the scene and set a perimeter around the residence. The department got in contact with David, who requested Waycotte’s removal.
After failed attempts by the police to coax Waycotte out of the house, at about 4:33 a.m., they made contact with Waycotte through his sister, who was at the scene. More than two hours later, Waycotte exited the home and was taken into custody by the Keene Police Tactical Team.
Waycotte faces a Class B felony for reckless conduct for failing to stop for police during the pursuit, exceeding 100 miles per hour and driving on the wrong side of the road on Main Street in Dublin, according to court documents. He’s also charged with a Class A felony for knowingly entering and barricading himself in a Hancock residence with the goal of resisting arrest.
Additionally, prosecutors charged Waycotte with multiple misdemeanors, including resisting arrest, criminal trespass and driving with a suspended driver’s license. He’s also accused of disobeying an officer and operating a vehicle without a valid license.
Waycotte has been detained without bail to ensure his appearance in court and to protect the safety of the community, and if released, he’s prohibited from possessing firearms or weapons and must refrain from excessive use of alcohol and controlled substances, according to court documents.