While all’s well that ends well, you may have been wondering what was going on yesterday (Tuesday) on Lake Avenue East in Carleton Place.
Lanark County OPP has taken one person into custody following the incident.
Officers responded to a dwelling on Lake Avenue, east of Beckwith Street, shortly after Noon May 7th, after an individual in crisis was reportedly seen brandishing a knife.
Police units surrounded the home while the Lanark OPP Mobile Crisis Response Team and OPP Crisis Negotiators worked to diffuse the situation.
Shortly before 330PM a male was safely taken into custody.
OPP thank local residents who heeded the request to avoid the area while the police operation was underway.
By Rick Stow