The OPP have released details after today’s Emergency Alert left people across Lanark County and in Sharbot Lake sheltering in place.
Police received a report Friday morning that two people were armed with a handgun near the Beckwith Township Arena on the Ninth Line of Beckwith.
The OPP said in a statement, “Out of an abundance of caution and concern for public safety, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issued warnings on social media, and an Alert Ready message was issued.”
An extensive search of the area was immediately launched, involving OPP Aviation, and several other units.
The ongoing investigation has determined that there was actually no firearm involved.
Police report that the incident started after a stolen vehicle fled from OPP officers and was later stopped in the Smiths Falls area. One person was arrested.
Dale Lewis SCOTT, age 26 of Drummond-North Elmsley Township is charged with:
- Dangerous operation
- Flight from peace officer
- Operation while prohibited
- Possession of stolen property obtained by crime
Earlier the OPP had released the names, descriptions and pictures of two people believed to be linked to the case. In the end, neither man was reportedly involved.
The investigation continues.
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