A youth is in custody after what police are calling a “standoff” on the 700 block of Ski Club Road.
The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) says at about 1:30 pm Thursday officers responded to reports of an assault at a residence.
They say the suspect was reported to be armed with a firearm.
Police restricted access to the area and advised residents to shelter in place.
The NBPS Emergency Response Team and a Crisis Negotiator assisted officers.
Police report that during the incident, one of their members discharged a non-lethal Anti-Riot Weapon Enfield (ARWEN).
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was notified and has invoked its mandate to investigate.
The situation was resolved and police arrested a youth, who is currently charged with:
- One count of Uttering threats – Cause death or bodily harm
- One count of Assault
- One count of Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- One count of Failure to comply with release order
Police say the accused is in custody pending a bail hearing at the North Bay Courthouse.
NBPS tweeted that the situation was resolved just over an hour after the initial call.
UPDATE – The incident on Ski Club Rd, #NorthBay has been resolved. There will continue to be a police presence in the area, but there is no longer a threat to public safety.
— North Bay Police (@NorthBayPolice) June 10, 2021
