The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of an individual with a weapon in the Town of Huntsville.
On September 30, 2024, at approximately 1:10 p.m., Huntsville OPP officers responded to reports of an individual behaving erratically in the downtown area. It was also reported that the individual possessed a knife.
Police contained the area, and the local high school and recreation centre initiated a hold and secure. The individual was located and apprehended without incident.
There was no threat to the public’s safety.
Despite the high volume of pedestrian traffic, the public were responsive to police presence and avoided the area during the incident. The Huntsville OPP would like to thank the community for their cooperation.
No other details were provided.
