A section of Empire Avenue in St. John’s has reopened to traffic after police descended on a home in the area this morning.
A half dozen RNC vehicles, including the K-9 units, sped to the scene between Cortage Place and Ropewalk shortly after 10 a.m. after police were informed that a man wanted for an alleged assault was in the house.
The home was surrounded for about two hours while officers investigated but later determined the suspect was not there.
A police spokesperson says they have since made contact with the suspect at another location with plans to resolve the situation peacefully.
RNC on scene of apparent standoff on Empire Avenue, near Esso. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/klSXir5y04
— Brian Callahan (@briancallahan67) November 23, 2020
⚠️ADVISORY⚠️ Officers have closed Empire Avenue, from Ropewalk Ln to Cordage Pl, and have contained a residence in the area. We ask #nltraffic to use an alternate route, and residents of the immediate area remain inside, with updates to follow as they become available. #YourRNC pic.twitter.com/Ydc1SJs6la
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) November 23, 2020
