A domestic violence suspect from Vermont who triggered a multi-state manhunt was arraigned in Stamford Superior Court following his capture by local police.

Mason Payne, 23, went before a judge on Thursday afternoon, where he agreed to return to his home state to face charges there.

The search for Payne began about 175 miles away in Dover, Vermont, around 5 p.m. Tuesday. Police there responded to a home for a reported domestic violence incident involving a gun, but Payne had already left, said Detective Sgt. Rebecca Morrison.

Morrison told News 12 that Dover police got a warrant to arrest Payne on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.

They issued a BOLO for Payne, which said he was believed to be armed with a rifle and body armor and driving a black Audi with a temporary Vermont registration in the window.

Massachusetts State Police said around 10 p.m., they spotted the car and initiated a traffic stop on I-91 near Exit 15 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, but Payne took off, dragging the trooper several feet. State police said the trooper was not seriously hurt. The ensuing chase topped speeds of 100 mph, with stop sticks unsuccessful, according to state police. They said they called off the pursuit for safety reasons as they approached a work zone with lane closures. It was believed Payne continued on into Connecticut.

On Wednesday morning, Shelton police posted an alert on Facebook that Payne might be in New Haven County or Fairfield County, writing, “Payne is considered armed and dangerous and has made threats to harm law enforcement officers.”

At around 1 p.m. Wednesday, Stamford police got a tip about Payne.

“Our Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit received information that he was possibly in Stamford at two separate locations,” said Stamford Lt. Douglas Deiso.

Deiso told News 12 police vetted the information, working with the FBI and Connecticut State Police, and were able to confirm he was holed up at the Red Carpet Inn. The Stamford Police Special Response Team deployed there, along with the Bridgeport Police Emergency Service Unit and the Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team.

“We were able to evacuate the Red Carpet Inn to make it safe for everybody that was there, isolating Mr. Payne in his hotel room,” Deiso explained. “We made an announcement that we were there. He opened the door with his hands up, came out, laid on the ground, and he was safely taken into custody.”

That was around 5 p.m.—four hours after police first got the tip.

“Some will tell you that's good luck. I will tell you that's good tactics as well as good collaboration and coordination,” Deiso said.

In court, Stamford State’s Attorney Paul Ferencek said Payne may face charges out of Connecticut since police recovered two firearms from his hotel room. Charges are also expected to come down from Massachusetts.

Public defender Albert Unger told the judge Payne has “very significant mental health challenges,” as well as substance abuse problems. Unger also said Payne wouldn't be able to post bond. Despite that, the judge set it at $1 million.