Man, 79, charged after barricaded person incident in northern Ont.

A 79-year-old man in Larder Lake Township surrendered peacefully to Ontario Provincial Police on Sunday evening after barricading himself in a home that morning

A day-long police operation involving a barricaded individual in a northeastern Ontario community on Sunday was resolved peacefully, with roads reopened after extensive closures.

A 79-year-old local man faces threat charges following the incident.

The incident began at about 6 a.m., when Ontario Provincial Police officers attended a Larder Lake residence to execute a warrant.

Upon their arrival, an individual uttered threats towards the police, prompting a significant response, OPP said in a news release on Monday.

Police presence

“Heavy police presence in the area of McDonald Street in Larder Lake due to an ongoing police investigation,” OPP said in a social media post at 7:14 a.m.

The post directed community members to stay clear of the vicinity while the situation unfolded.

Larder Lake is located about 120 kilometres southeast of Timmins, in the Timiskaming District, near the Quebec border, along Highway 66.

Area-expanded, roads closed

Within minutes, provincial police provided more specific instructions, confirming the investigation was continuing and the situation had expanded to include road closures.

“McDonald Street and Manitoba Street is closed between Sixth Avenue and Weller Avenue in Larder Lake due to the ongoing investigation,” said OPP at 7:35 a.m.

“Please avoid the area and plan alternate routes while emergency crews are on scene.”

The closures have effectively sealed off a section of the community’s street grid.

Situation contained, no wider threat

In an update, police confirmed the nature of the ongoing incident.

“Officers continue to respond to reports of a barricaded individual, contained by police,” OPP said shortly after 10 a.m.

“There is no threat to public safety at this time.”

Authorities continue to ask residents to stay away from the closed area until further notice.

“There is no estimated time that the road will be closed from the public,” said OPP Det. Const. Shelby Olson, in an email to CTV News.

“At this time, the investigation is still ongoing.”

Situation resolved

The incident was resolved peacefully on Sunday evening.

“The situation involving the heavy police presence on McDonald Street in Larder Lake has been resolved,” OPP said in their final social media update shortly before 7 p.m.

With the assistance of the OPP emergency response team, canine unit, and crisis negotiators, the standoff concluded with the individual being taken into custody without further incident.

As a result, the man has been charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Kirkland Lake on Tuesday.

Provincial police reiterated that there was no threat to public safety and thanked the community for their cooperation and patience during the day-long operation.

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