OPP make arrest in Midland after shelter-in-place advisory

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One person has been arrested in Midland and a shelter-in-place advisory has been lifted following reports of a possibly armed individual Thursday morning.

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Ontario Provincial Police said its Southern Georgian Bay Detachment issued a shelter-in-place advisory at 10:40 a.m. for the area of Little Lake Park, about a kilometre south of the city’s downtown.

There was a large police presence in the area.

“Officers are responding to reports of a possibly armed individual in the area,” the OPP’s Central Region said in a post on Facebook.

Nearby residents were asked to shelter in a secure location and to lock all doors and windows as well as close curtains or blinds to avoid drawing attention.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area and to not pick up hitchhikers, while people near the affected area were asked to avoid travelling there.

The public was also advised to not approach or engage with anyone suspicious.

Police said the advisory was issued as a precautionary measure and to maintain public safety.

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Threat to public ends

At 11:45 a.m., the OPP ended the advisory after one individual was taken into police custody.

“There is no threat to public safety,” the OPP said in a subsequent update. “Members of the public may resume their regular activities.”

There was no immediate information on the person arrested or any charges they may face.

Police said officers may remain at the scene as they wrap up the investigation.

“OPP thanks the public for their patience and understanding while the response and investigation took place,” police said.

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