A 31-year-old woman is facing weapons charges after Halifax Regional Police responded to a complaint Friday evening.
Police say they were called to the 3300-block of Barrington Street at 7:15 p.m. for a report of a woman waving a knife in the area. According to police, when they arrived, the suspect, who lives in the area, entered her own home.
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HRP contained the area and after 30 minutes of negotiation, the suspect was taken into custody.
Police say the woman has been charged with assault with a weapon, threats, possession of a weapon and causing a disturbance.
She is being held in police custody until a court appearance Tuesday.
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