Barricaded person incident in Courtright

Lambton OPP officials allege: A 32-year-old male is now in police custody stemming from a barricaded person incident that started late Friday night in the Town of Courtright.

Due to safety concerns for those involved in this investigation, specialized units from the OPP West Region Tactics & Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine and Crisis Negotiators, responded to the scene to assist members from the Lambton County OPP Detachment.

This morning at approximately 10:30 a.m. a 32-year-old male from St. Clair Township was taken into police custody without incident.

He will remain in custody while he awaits a bail hearing for his criminal charges.

Police remain in the area as they continue to investigate, however all roadways are now open to the public.

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