The 43-year-old man charged after an armed standoff with police has agreed to stay in custody for now.

Ronald Douglas Gay, 43, made a brief appearance by video link from provincial jail Tuesday afternoon.

He faces four charges connected with last Friday's standoff in Charlottetown:&nbsp;possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, pointing a firearm, mischief under $5,000, and uttering threats.

Man, 43, in custody after armed standoff with Charlottetown police

The 43-year-old subject of an armed standoff at Euston and Upper Hillsborough streets is now in custody with no injuries, according to Charlottetown police. 

Charlottetown police officers had some downtown streets blocked off as they responded to reports of an armed and barricaded person on Euston Street. 

Charlottetown barricade

Charlottetown police officers responded to a Friday morning call about a man brandishing an apparent handgun and sword. Soon the public was informed officers were dealing with an 'armed barricaded male.' 

charlottetown police barricade

The armed standoff with police lasted several hours. Police said&nbsp;the man was barricaded in an&nbsp;apartment with a sword and what was thought to be a handgun. It turned out to be a pellet gun.

Gay agreed to remain in custody at least until his next court appearance on Sept. 3.

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P.E.I. is working toward lifting some restrictions on visitation for residents of long-term care facilities starting next week, says Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison.

Ronald Peters, a resident of the Garden Home in Charlottetown, speaks face-to-face with his wife Shirley Doiron Peters and daughter Monica Robinson for the first time since visitation was at long-term care facilities was disallowed two-and-a-half months ago.

Garden Home

Long-term care facilities were initially closed to visitors, then outdoor visits were allowed, and restrictions are continuing to be eased.

On Friday, Aug. 21, several downtown Charlottetown blocks were taped off for about three hours as officers negotiated with a man barricaded in a building at the corner of Upper Hillsborough and Euston streets. 

Charlottetown man charged in armed standoff remains in custody

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