The second suspect, who allegedly barricaded himself in a residence on Walpole Island, has been taken into custody on the First Nation reserve.
OPP officials say on Sunday March 20, 2016 shortly after 1:00 a.m., Walpole Island Police Service was dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Firehall Road, Walpole Island, First Nation regarding a break and enter and assault with a weapon.
Walpole Island Police Service along with members of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to the location and was advised that two male parties had fled the area on foot.
Walpole Island Police Service was able to apprehend one male suspect while the other male barricaded himself inside a residence.
The Ontario Provincial Police Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) along with the Ontario Provincial Police Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Ontario Provincial Police Canine Unit were requested and dispatched to attend and assist Walpole Island Police Service.
At just after 11:00 a.m., the male suspect was apprehended, without incident, inside a residence by the Ontario Provincial Police TRU team and turned over to Walpole Island Police Service.
The area surrounding Firehall Road, Library Road and Dewagan Lane is now open to the public.
Investigation is still on-going with charges pending.
The Lambton OPP is asking that any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this break, enter and assault to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 882-1011, or their nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward.
