Some Pelham residents were on edge Tuesday morning as Niagara Regional Police were called to a home on Beckett Crescent just before 10 a.m. with a report of a distraught 41-year-old man.
Police say that out of concern for residents in the area, nearby homes were put into a shelter in place.
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Const. Phil Gavin says officers received information about a possible firearm in the home and called in the emergency task unit.
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Gavin says crisis negotiators were able to speak with the man, who surrendered without incident shortly before noon.
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The shelter in place has since been lifted.
Police say charges will likely be announced later Tuesday.
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