Stand-Off Ends in St. John's

There were some tense moments in the centre city area of St. John’s last night after a man barricaded himself in a home.

RNC arrested the 53-year-old man, who remains in custody this morning.

The standoff lasted two hours.

The accused faces charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, careless use of a firearm, and improper storage of a firearm.

He will appear in court later today.