Salmo, B.C. man arrested after RV park stand-off

A man from Salmo, B.C., was arrested Tuesday after a five-hour standoff with police at a Malakwa RV Park.

RCMP said it was around 10 a.m. when they attempted to arrest the 55-year-old on two outstanding arrest warrants outside his RV, one of which involved a firearms offence.

“The man ignored police commands and fled inside his trailer,” RCMP said in a press release. “Police attempted negotiations with the male to exit however he refused to do so.”

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Due to safety concerns, RCMP cordoned off the area and made sure nearby homes were vacant while the man barricaded himself inside his RV.

At 3 p.m., approximately five hours after the stand-off began, Emergency Response Team members deployed tear gas into the RV which successfully led the man to come out.

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He was arrested without further incident on his outstanding warrants and transported to Salmon Arm RCMP Detachment. He will be brought before a judge  March 22 for a bail hearing.

Several residents were prevented from returning to their RVs during the standoff and several police resources including specialized units from Kelowna were used.