A man was arrested in Queensborough Monday afternoon after a seven-hour standoff with New Westminster police and the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team.
Police were called to a residence at the north end of Jardine Street at about 5 a.m. after reports of a man uttering threats.
After officers arrived, the suspect barricaded himself in the home and refused to come out, according to police.
He was believed to be armed, and a lengthy standoff ensued, with police making numerous attempts to communicate with the man, according to New West police media relations officer Sgt. Jeff Scott.
“From phone calls to loud speakers, we tried different ways to reach out to ensure his safety,” Scott stated in a press release.
After about seven hours, the suspect came out of the house and was arrested without incident.
He is due to appear in court tomorrow.
