Charges dropped following Lethbridge standoff
LETHBRIDGE — A 42-year old man who was arrested after a nearly six-hour standoff with Lethbridge Police in May, had his charges dropping in court on Thursday.
Daniel Desmond Crowder faced several charges, including breach of probation, failing to comply with a probation order, and threats to cause death or bodily harm.
The charges were withdrawn, after Crowder agreed to a 12 month peace bond.
Crowder was arrested on May 24, after police responded to an apartment complex in the 2500 block of Walsh Drive West around 9:30 a.m., to check on the well-being of an individual regarding comments made on social media.
The man refused to speak with officers, and as a precaution, part of the apartment complex was evacuated and the roads were barricaded.
Police noted that additional “concerning comments online” prompted them to bring in the Critical Incident Response Team – including the Tactical Team, Explosive Disposal Unit and Crisis Negotiator.
Then, just after 4 p.m., officers could be seen escorting an individual from the apartment building and taking him into custody.