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RCMP charge man after North Battleford standoff

Jan 23, 2015 | 3:22 PM

Charges have been laid in the wake of an RCMP standoff in North Battleford.
 
24-year-old Gabriel Poundmaker is facing several counts, some of them dating back to Jan. 5.
 
Among the charges are one count of pointing a firearm and two counts of possessing a weapon while prohibitied. He’s also charged with fleeing from police and dangerous driving.

Poundmaker was arrested without incident after a lengthy standoff on Thursday.

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