A man was observed carrying a firearm in downtown Midland Friday afternoon that led to a heavy police presence around an apartment complex on William Street for several hours late into the night.
At around 2:30 p.m. the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the OPP received reports of a dispute occurring outdoors in the area of Bay Street and Second Avenue in downtown Midland.
On arrival, officers learned a male involved in the dispute was observed carrying a firearm before leaving the area in a vehicle, police stated in a media release.
A short time later, the investigation led officers to Javelin Co-Operative Homes, a residential complex on William Street, where the male suspect and an accompanied female barricaded themselves into one of the units.
The area was secured and residents in the vicinity were advised to evacuate or take shelter in place for public safety while officers continued the investigation.
The OPP Central Region emergency response team, the tactics and rescue unit, the canine unit and a crisis negotiator were deployed to assist.
After several hours, the female exited the residential complex and was taken into custody.
Later in the evening, the male suspect was taken into custody then taken to the hospital for minor injuries in relation to the arrest involving K9.
The male suspect awaits charges.
