A 19-year-old Summerside man was arrested on outstanding warrants after being found hiding in the trunk of a vehicle in Borden-Carleton, according to RCMP.
Firearms seized in active incident in western P.E.I. Sunday
An active incident that occurred in western P.E.I. on Sunday involved a man with a firearm threatening to harm himself, his family and police, RCMP said.
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Posted: Jan 25, 2021 2:26 PM AT | Last Updated: January 25
RCMP Staff Sgt. Troy MacLean says the investigation is ongoing and no decision has been made on any charges.(Steve Bruce/CBC)
An active incident that occurred in western P.E.I. on Sunday involved a man with a firearm threatening to harm himself, his family and police, RCMP said.
HALIFAX An armed standoff in Prince Edward Island has ended peacefully after police say the suspect surrendered. Just after midnight on Sunday, Prince District RCMP received complaints of a man uttering threats with a firearm at a home in Nail Pond. RCMP immediately responded to the scene, contained the residence, and commenced negotiations with the suspect. Following lengthy negotiations- assisted by the RCMP Crisis Negotiation Team, RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Service, Emergency Medical Response Team members, UAV/Drone operators, and General Duty members- the suspect peacefully surrendered. Police say a search warrant was executed at the home where three firearms were seized.