SASKATOON – Seven people, most between the ages of 18 and 20, are facing charges following a standoff with Saskatoon police. It happened Wednesday in the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood.
Police say a member of the guns and gang unit spotted a man wanted on warrants enter and barricade the door of an Avenue O South residence just before 10:30 a.m.
Patrol officers, along with bike and canine units, established a perimeter while a warrant was obtained to enter the home.
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Before getting the warrant, someone inside the home called police, stating an unknown number of people were being held hostage.
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The standoff came to an end when the tactical support unit arrived around 3 p.m. and breached the door.
Ten people left the residence and were detained. Seven have now been charged:
- An 18-year-old man is charged with public mischief and breach of undertaking;
- An 18-year-old woman was arrested for breach of undertaking and outstanding warrants;
- A 19-year-old man was arrested for breach of recognizance and numerous outstanding warrants;
- A 19-year-old man is charged with impersonation, public Mischief, breach of recognizance and outstanding warrants;
- A 20-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man were arrested on outstanding warrants; and
- A 33-year-old man was arrested for two breach of recognizance and numerous outstanding warrants.
They are expected to appear in Saskatoon provincial court Thursday afternoon or a justice of the peace Thursday evening.
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