Officials with the Stuart Police Department report officers with the department were called to Menlo, Saturday, to assist rescue unit members who had allegedly been threatened by a man who claimed to possess a firearm.

Photo of the scene near Menlo Saturday (from the Stuart P-D’s FaceBook page)

The situation began to unfold after the rescue unit was called to the man’s home in response to a medical situation. Stuart Officers, Guthrie County Deputies and State Patrol Troopers responded and were able to quickly resolve the matter. No other details were provided.