Published Apr 09, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 1 minute readRCMP cruiser. – Postmedia News Photo by Postmedia News /Postmedia NewsThe Yarmouth Rural RCMP Detachment has charged a man who was in possession of a firearm while barricaded in a home in Sand Beach, Yarmouth County.On April 7 at approximately 11:20 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of a man in possession of a firearm who had allegedly assaulted a woman. The two were inside a home on Wyman Road.“The woman, along with another male occupant, were able to exit the home safely. When police arrived, the man was the only person in the house,” reads an RCMP media release. “He had barricaded himself inside a room and refused to exit.”THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team and RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS) responded to the scene, in addition to general duty officers.At approximately 3:45 a.m. on April 8, the RCMP says the man exited the home, but refused to comply with officers’ directions.“An officer deployed their conductive energy weapon, and the man was arrested with the assistance of PDS. He was transported to hospital by EHS for assessment of non-life-threatening injuries,” states the release.Colin Outhouse, 50, of Sand Beach, is charged with assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He had a first court appearance on April 8 and was remanded into custody pending future court appearances.Also on April 8, investigators executed a search warrant at the home and seized a firearm.Article content
Yarmouth RCMP lays charges after responding to report of barricaded man
