File photo of the LPS station (Lethbridge News Now)

By Justin Goulet

34-year-old man taken into custody after hours-long standoff with Lethbridge Police

Jan 28, 2021 | 9:08 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A 34-year-old man was taken into custody following a standoff with Lethbridge Police Wednesday.

LPS officers were called to a home in the 500-block of Blackfoot Manor West at around 2 p.m. after receiving reports of “concerning phone calls the man had with others”.

Police contained the area but were not able to establish communication with the man. After receiving information that said there were weapons in the home, the Critical Incident Response and Tactical teams were deployed.

LPS continued their efforts to speak with the man, and ‘distraction devices’ were set off. At about 5:45 p.m., the man exited the residence without incident and was taken into custody.

No injuries were reported, and no charges will be laid against the man, as the situation was a mental health matter, according to police. The man’s identity will not be released.

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