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Pincher Creek man charged in standoff released on bail
LETHBRIDGE – A 53-year old man, charged following a standoff with the RCMP in Pincher Creek last week, has been released on bail.
Dewey “Todd” Starzyk was arrested and charged with careless use of a firearm, failing to comply with conditions of a recognizance and making death threats.
In a very rare step, the Crown and defence stated in Provincial Court Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 15) in Lethbridge, that they did not want a publication ban imposed on the bail hearing.
The Crown proceeded to outline the incident, saying the RCMP responded to a call of shots fired at a Pincher Creek home around 5 a.m. on Feb. 8. Upon arrival at the scene, the officers heard the front door open and saw a figure — who they could not identify — standing there. They stated that they heard what sounded like a gun shot, prompting them to retreat and call for back-up, which came in the form of a negotiator, a number of heavily armed officers, an armoured vehicle and a helicopter. After nearly eight hours, one man was taken into custody without incident.