Winnipeg man arrested after barricading himself following family dispute

A 30-year-old Winnipeg man is facing several charges after allegedly barricading himself in his home early Saturday morning.

According to police, a “family trouble incident” broke out around 4 a.m. in the 400 block of Alfred Avenue

When officers arrived, they said they saw an agitated man armed with a large, sharp weapon standing on the porch. Several family members, including young children, were safely evacuated. The man then barricaded himself in the home, police allege.

Winnipeg police deployed its tactical support team (TST) and drone unit and left officers on scene for a few hours.

After a failed attempt to de-escalate the situation, TST members used pepper spray to temporarily incapacitate the man. Officers then used a Taser to arrest the man.

The 30-year-old is facing numerous charges, including possession of a weapon, mischief under $5,000, and resisting a peace officer. He was also arrested on two warrants and taken into custody.