OPP on scene of a standoff situation on Main Street in Kingsville on Thursday, January 25, 2024. (Photo courtesy of On Location via Facebook)
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UPDATE: One person arrested after standoff in Kingsville

Essex County OPP says one person is in police custody after an hours-long standoff in Kingsville.

According to the OPP on Friday, the incident involving a barricaded person started at around 2 p.m. on Thursday at a residence on Main Street in Kingsville.

Police contained the area with the support of the West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team, and members of the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad.

A 41-year-old Windsor man was taken into custody and turned over to Windsor police. No charges have been filed.

Main Street between Spruce Street and Pearl Street reopened Thursday evening.

Police thank the public for their cooperation.

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