ON Tuesday, October 11 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Delta Police were called regarding a male trying to stop traffic in the 5800-block of 16 Avenue in Tsawwassen. The complainant indicated that the male was acting erratically and was concerned for the male’s well-being.

A second complainant reported that the male pointed something at her, similar to how a person would point a firearm. A third caller contacted 911 and reported that the male had a handgun.

In total, seven complainants called the police to report this male in possession of a firearm, pointing the firearm, stopping traffic, and threatening and confronting people.

Delta Police located the male and attempted to de-escalate the situation to take him into custody. However, the male was not cooperative, and a 40mm less-lethal impact round was deployed striking the male in the leg.

The male proceeded to comply with the officer’s instruction and was taken into custody without further incident. A replica handgun was recovered at the arrest scene.

Zachery Frederick Rider, 42, of no fixed address, has been charged with carry, use, or threaten to use a weapon or an imitation weapon; use of an imitation firearm while committing the indictable offense of assault; possess weapon for a dangerous purpose; utter threats to cause death or bodily harm; and resist or willfully obstruct a police officer.

Rider remains in custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for October 14.

He has 39 convictions, including multiple assaults and one conviction for manslaughter in 2018.