OPP say ‘no ongoing threat to public safety’ after lengthy barricaded person incident in Brant County

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A 39-year-old man was arrested after a lengthy police operation involving a barricaded individual in Brant County, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say.

According to police, officers were called to a residence at about 6:28 p.m. on Saturday following a report of a health concern involving the homeowner.

“Upon arrival, officers attempted to contact the individual by knocking on the front door multiple times,” police said in a media release. “After no response, communication was established via cell phone. During the conversation, the homeowner directed officers to leave the property.”

Police said the complainant later advised that the homeowner had stated no one should return to the residence because he possessed firearms and was prepared to use them. The individual also indicated he would not speak further with police or come to the door.

“Based on this information, Brant County OPP determined the situation had escalated, and the male was considered a barricaded person,” police said.

Public safety measures were put in place, including road closures and an advisory for residents in the immediate area to remain indoors. OPP specialty emergency response units were deployed, and officers secured the scene.

Police said negotiations continued for several hours, but the individual refused to comply. At about 5:33 a.m. on Sunday, OPP’s Tactics and Rescue Unit entered the residence under the authority of a warrant and arrested the man without incident.

Emergency medical services attended to the accused for medical observation. He was held for a bail hearing.

Police said there is no ongoing threat to public safety.