Man charged following 12 hours of ‘negotiations’ with Saint John police

A Saint John Police Force vehicle is pictured on Wright Street as officers respond to a barricaded man inside a home on March 7, 2025. (Avery MacRae/CTV Atlantic)

An 18-year-old man has been charged following a lengthy police operation in Saint John, N.B.

Police were first called to a residence on Wright Street around 11:45 p.m. Thursday. Police said a man had barricaded himself inside with a gun.

The street was closed while police were on scene. People living in the area were told to stay inside their homes.

Police said the man surrendered shortly before 12:30 p.m. Friday after approximately 12 hours of negotiations.

The accused appeared in court Friday and was charged for having possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose. Police said he remains in custody pending a bail hearing Monday.

The Major Crime Unit is investigating.

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