City police have provided more information about an investigation in Owen Sound, an OPP search, and an arrest east of the city.
On Sunday night, Grey Bruce OPP posted on social media there was an increased police presence in the area of Highway 26 between Grey Road 11 and Grey Road 15, as well as Grey Road 11 between Highway 26 and Story Book Park Road.
Grey Bruce OPP, the OPP Emergency Response Team and West Region Canine Unit were searching for an individual.
They say at about 8 Monday morning they received new information that led to the arrest of one person in the area of Highway 26 in Meaford.
There were road closures this morning and late last night as police investigated, but the OPP say all roads have reopened.
In an update late Monday morning, Owen Sound police said the investigation stems from an incident at a west side residence.
Police were called there at about 4 Sunday afternoon. They say a man left the residence in a vehicle just before officers arrived. They pursued him and say they tried a number of times to stop him, but ended the pursuit in the interest of safety.
OPP continued the search outside the city, leading to one person’s arrest.
Owen Sound police say the arrest is part of a larger ongoing investigation.
They say there is still a police presence at a west side apartment building as the investigation continues.
They say there is no risk to public safety at the location.
*Editor’s note: This story was updated from an earlier version with new information.
