(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST, ON) – On Wednesday afternoon November 16, 2016, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended at a rural residence along North Line between Hydro Line Road and Bridge Road as a result of a criminal investigation.
While investigating, officers requested assistance from specialized OPP units in an effort to ensure the safety of all persons in the area of the rural residence. West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) members as well as a canine unit attended the scene. Shortly before 5 p.m. one male was taken into custody without incident.
North Line between Hydro Line Road and Bridge Road was closed by the OPP for approximately four and a half hours to allow for a safe investigation. The road was re-opened at 5:40 p.m.
The Huron County OPP is continuing their investigation and additional details will be released when they become available.
At no time was there any threat or danger to the public or any neighbouring residences.