UPDATE
At 6:15 a.m., Orillia OPP reported the barricaded person has been taken into police custody without incident. Information will be released only as it is made available, police say.
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at approximately 2:45 a.m., the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to an Oro-Medonte residence for a call for service.
As a result of the unfolding barricaded person incident, the Orillia Crime Unit and OPP Integrated Response Team which includes, Emergency Response Unit, Tactics and Response Unit, Canine and OPP Crisis Negotiators were called in to assist with this incident.
Police are still on the scene and are requesting the public to stay away from the area of Mount St. Louis Road, Whistler Place and Black Comb Drive as police continue this investigation.
There are no concerns for public safety at this point. More information will be released as it becomes available.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
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