Strathroy-Caradoc Police were involved in a mild stand off Wednesday. Police tell us around 6pm Wednesday, they received an anonymous call regarding a possible fight inside of a residence in the downtown core. Information was that one male had a knife inside the home attempting to injure people. Police responded and cleared out the residence but one male known to police remained inside the home suspected of having the knife. This male also had outstanding warrants with other jurisdictions.
During the incident the accused assaulted a Peace Officer with a weapon. The officer did not sustain any injuries. With the assistance of OPP, OPP K9, and OPP Emergency Response Unit the man was arrested on the strength of the outstanding warrants and charged with Assault a Peace Officer with a weapon. No other people were injured as a result of this incident.
The man is to appear in a London court on this charge May 25th, 2021.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service at (519) 245-1250 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com
