Sarnia police cruiser at Cargill. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service. Sarnia police cruiser at Cargill. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service.
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UPDATE: One person in custody following shelter-in-place

Sarnia police have arrested one person after issuing a shelter-in-place order.

On Saturday at approximately 6:30 p.m., Officers and K-9 responded to a home on Mitton Street, advising the public to avoid the area.

Roughly 20 minutes later, police issued a shelter-in-place for those in the immediate area.

According to investigators, there was a person barricaded inside a home.

Police advise that the incident has been resolved, and the area will reopen shortly.

More information is expected as the investigation concludes.

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