High-risk situation on Watson Road in Chilliwack ends in arrest

CHILLIWACK — A 45-year-old man remains in custody after police negotiated his arrest and subsequently executed a search warrant at a home on Watson Road this past Sunday.

According to a statement from Sgt. Krista Vrolyk, media relations spokesperson for the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment, Chilliwack RCMP were called to the 45500 block of Watson Road near Watson Elementary Sunday morning, July 16 after receiving a report that an individual was allegedly being confined and held against their will, and an individual at the location had access to firearms.

Chilliwack RCMP and the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team responded and were able to quickly bring the victim to safety. A heavy police presence remained while police negotiated the arrest of the 45-year-old man and subsequently executed a search warrant.

The man has been charged with a number of offences including forcible confinement, assault, and breaching his conditions. He is set to make his next court appearance in Chilliwack on July 24.