The Pas Man Charged After Report of Firearm Threat on Reader Street
A 34-year-old man faces three charges after a report of a possible firearm threat at a Reader Street home, The Pas RCMP said.
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The Pas RCMP arrested a 34-year-old local man after a report of a possible threat involving a firearm at a Reader Street residence on Nov. 8, police said. The man has been charged with assault, uttering threats against a person and violence against an intimate partner.
Officers received the report at 8:30 p.m. According to the RCMP, the initial investigation indicated that a man was inside the home, possibly with a firearm, after threats had been made against numerous individuals.
A large police presence attended the residence in response to the report. Officers were able to determine that the man was alone inside the home, police said.
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Police said the man ignored commands to come out of the home. After a short standoff, he opened the door, allowing officers to arrest him without incident.
Police identified the accused as a 34-year-old man from The Pas. The RCMP said they are not releasing his name in order to protect the identity of the victim. The charges were listed in a news release on Nov. 9, the day after police received the report.
The man was remanded until his court date, according to police. The Pas RCMP said their investigation is continuing.
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Official source: RCMP