Man facing charges after overnight police standoff

A man is facing numerous charges following a 15-hour standoff with police in the North Okanagan.

Late Sunday night, police were called to a residence in the 11800 block of Torrent Drive in Coldstream for reports of a distraught male, believed to be armed and alone inside his home.

The man barricaded himself inside the home and refused to come out for police.

Mounties learned the 33-year-old male allegedly assaulted and uttered threats to a female resident of the home, who was able to escape the premises to safety prior to police arrival.

Nearby neighbours were evacuated, while others in the area were told to stay inside their homes.

After a 15-hour standoff with police, the man was arrested and taken into custody.

The female victim was treated for minor injuries at a local medical facility.

“The North Okanagan RCMP would like to thank the public and residents that were affected by the incident for their patience and support as we worked to resolve the situation with the desired peaceful outcome it had,” said Const. Kelly Brett.

A search warrant was executed at the home and a firearm was seized, she said.

The man is facing possible charged relating to firearm offences and assault.

The investigation is ongoing.