Update: Man charged with assault with a deadly weapon after standoff in downtown Reno

Man Arrested, Charged After Standoff in Downtown Reno

(Reno, NV) — A man is behind bars and faces several charges after a standoff with police in Downtown Reno. The man was arrested on Saturday afternoon, following the standoff that lasted several hours. Police say the man, identified as 27-year old Blue Jansma, pointed a gun at multiple people then ran into a nearby apartment. He surrendered after speaking with police negotiators. Jansma faces six counts of assault with a deadly weapon, one count …

Update: Man charged with assault with a deadly weapon after standoff in downtown Reno

One person is in custody after barricading himself in his apartment with a gun this afternoon on Sierra Street in downtown Reno.