Winnipeg man arrested after barricading himself following a domestic dispute

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

According to police, a “domestic related incident” occurred in the 400 block of Alfred Avenue around 4 a.m

When officers arrived, they said they saw an agitated man armed with a large, sharp weapon on the porch. Several family members, including small children, managed to evacuate safely. Police then say the man barricaded himself in the house.

Winnipeg police deployed their tactical support team (TST) as well as a drone unit, and officers were on scene for several hours.

After failing 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 faces numerous charges, including possession of a weapon, criminal damage under $5,000 and resisting a peace officer. He was also arrested on two arrest warrants and placed in custody.