A man from Niagara Falls, who was previously released on bail following a felony drug possession indictment, has been arrested again after a standoff with police related to burglary and other charges.
State Supreme Court Judge Mario Giacobbe ordered Garrien Ferrone Tillman to be held in jail pending a bail hearing set for Friday. This decision follows a request from Niagara County prosecutors to revoke Tillman's bail after an incident that occurred on Wednesday on the 1100 block of 13th Street.
At approximately 3:40pm, NFPD responded to reports of an unknown disturbance at a residence. Upon arrival, officers learned that a male suspect had allegedly broken in through the back door and was armed.
As officers approached the rear of the house, they spotted a man, later identified as Tillman, standing in the doorway wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. He reportedly fled inside and shut the door behind him.
In response, police established a perimeter around the property and called for additional units. Witnesses at the scene saw officers with their weapons drawn, which included semi-automatic rifles.
Police managed to establish contact with Tillman via phone but he refused to exit the home.
Eventually, a team of officers forced entry into the residence, where they found an uninjured victim and escorted them to safety. The officers conducted a thorough search of the home, room by room, and located Tillman on the second floor. He was taken into custody at gunpoint.
There were no firearms found in the residence.
Tillman faces additional charges including second-degree burglary, third-degree menacing, and third-degree criminal mischief.
No further information is available at this time.
Niagara Falls Man Arrested After Armed Standoff While Out on Bail