Standoff in Calgary’s deep south leads to arrest

By News Staff

Posted Dec 18, 2010 7:57 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Calgary police arrested a man after hours of negotiations Friday evening.

Christopher Van Camp has been sought by police since December 6th, after a number of warrants were issued for him.

They were tipped off that he could be at a home in Silverado which led to a standoff.

Police were able to reason with him and he surrendered without incident.

He is being questioned by the domestic violence unit.

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