6-hour barricade ends in man’s arrest in Orillia

ORILLIA — Orillia OPP continue to investigate after person barricaded themselves on William Street Thursday for six hours.

Police say that on March 28, 2018, at approximately 10 p.m. Orillia OPP members attended a William Street address to arrest a male. The male indicated he had a firearm and refused to comply with police.

As a result of the unfolding incident Orillia Crime Unit, Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Central Region Tactics and Response Unit (TRU), Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Central Region Canine (K9) and OPP Mobile Support Unit were dispatched to the William Street address.

At approximately 4:30 a.m. the male was arrested without further incident.

Police say more information will be released only when it is made available.

Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).