The police incident in Rutland came to a peaceful conclusion late Tuesday afternoon.
“After nearly 3 hours, RCMP negotiators have successfully encouraged the man to safely exit his residence where he was apprehended by members of the Southeast District Emergency Response Team without further incident,” states Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey.
“The man was medically examined, as a precaution only, by paramedics at the scene and has since been transported to hospital for further assessment,” says Cpl. O'Donaghey.
“The RCMP wish to thank the media and the general public, specifically those residents temporarily evacuated from their homes, for their patience and understanding,” adds Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey.
Police were called to the residence at around 2:20 pm Tuesday afternoon after a report of a 32 year-old man distraught inside his home.
As a precaution, homes in the area were evacuated until the ordeal came to an end.