Regina police arrest man after overnight negotiation at apartment building

Regina Police Service (RPS) says majority of its crime statistics for the month of June are slightly down, excluding its number of homicides and arsons. (Sierra D'Souza Butts/CTV News)

One person is in custody following a lengthy operation at an apartment building in Regina’s east end.

Officers were called shortly after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4th, to a disturbance at a residence in the 3400 block of Park Street. Police say one of the residents, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, had threatened to harm another person living in the unit.

The second resident called police and left the apartment before officers arrived.

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When officers entered the unit, they found multiple knives on the ground and broken glass. Police say they located the man inside and attempted to take him into custody, but he ignored commands and locked himself in a bedroom.

Members of the Regina police tactical support unit, crisis negotiation team and patrol officers were called in to assist.

After several hours, officers were able to take the man into custody around 12:30 a.m. Thursday without further incident.

Police say the man had several outstanding warrants.

No charges were laid in connection with the incident.