Police Drama on 2nd Avenue

By 250 News

RCMP in Prince George were called to the 700 block of Second Avenue  just before two this afternoon after a man with an outstanding warrant for Statutory Release Suspension was spotted at a suspected crack shack in the area.

When Police  made contact with the man, he refused to  leave the residence.  There were a number of people in that house at the time, so Police  brought in a couple of trained negotiators who  tried to get the man to open a line of communication.  He refused to  give himself up.  Three  women exited the house.  Police  say they kept trying to  talk with the man, but he made threats that he had a shotgun. 

Police got a warrant to enter the house, and two tear gas canisters were  fired into the house.  The male  surrendered  just before 6:00 this evening.  A second man who was asleep in the house  was sent on his way.

A 26 year old man is in custody on the initial warrant and police say they are reviewing the matter to see if other charges will be laid.

In all there were 6 officers, 2 negotiators, and a police service dog and handler on scene. 

Police say they would like to  thank the public who stayed clear of the area for the four hours the area had been cordoned off.

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