A 30 day in custody psychiatric assessment has been approved for an Oliver man involved in a 10 hour stand off with police on Wednesday January 13th.

Judge Gregory Koturbash approved the assessment for David McLaughlin, after hearing from Crown counsel Mallory Treddenick in Penticton court on Thursday – January 14th.

According to Treddenick, an Oliver resident reported seeing McLaughlin on his porch with a long gun in his hand at about 1 a.m., Wednesday morning – January 13th

McLaughlin then made his way to a nearby trailer, and the man and his wife called 911.

The police arrived on scene, and several attempts were made to get him to comply, with a negotiation process lasting until 10:57 a.m. that morning January 13th

At that time, the accused let an officer in and directed him to a loaded Winchester rifle.

During the standoff, officers were also informed that McLaughlin suffers from mental health and substance abuse issues.

Treddenick stated that there have been previous instances of the accused barricading himself and that he has 18 mental health files.

When allowed to speak, McLaughlin told the court that he was inside and went to bed at 11 p.m., and in the morning when he saw the cop there, he was quickly jolted out of bed.

The judge, however, approved the assessment recommended by crown, saying it would be appropriate as the allegations are a bit bizarre and terrifying.

Source Castanet