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SWAT called to wanted man barricaded in Prince Albert home

SWAT and crisis negotiators were called to a Prince Albert home where a wanted man had barricaded himself inside. File / Global News

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Police are still investigating after a wanted man barricaded himself inside a Prince Albert home.

Late Friday night, Prince Albert police arrived at a home in the 800-block of 16th Street West looking to arrest a man wanted for outstanding warrants.

Positive identification was made through a window and police requested the suspect exit the residence.

He refused, barricaded himself inside and announced he had a firearm.

Police contained the scene while the SWAT team and crisis negotiators arrived.

The six-hour ordeal ended with the suspect being taken into custody.

No injuries were reported.

The 35-year-old man has been charged with uttering threats, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of court ordered recognizance.

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He will appear in Prince Albert provincial court on Monday.

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