2024-06-26 Press Release

Barricaded Person arrested safely

On the 26th of June 2024 shortly after 6 AM, Smiths Falls Police responded to a residence on William St E in regards to a disturbance. Upon taking a male in custody, the male refused to exit the residence and indicated he had a firearm. There was no one else inside the residence.

Police cornered off a large area to ensure there was no risk to the public and contacted Eastern Region OPP Emergency Response Unit for assistance. Smiths Falls Police and OPP Eastern Region Crisis Negotiators worked collaboratively to resolve this peacefully. The male exited the residence without incident and was taken into custody. A shotgun was also seized from the residence. There were no injuries as a result.

A 32 year old Smiths Falls resident is facing charges relating to domestic related mischief as well as several firearms offences and will be at a bail hearing this afternoon.