Concession Street temporarily closed by police last Tuesday

A portion of Concession Street East was under an emergency closure by police on June 24. A large police presence was visible in the area during the incident. One individual was charged with uttering threats as a result of the investigation. (Jeff Helsdon Photo)

Jeff Helsdon, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

One individual was charged after an incident that resulted in the closure of a portion of Concession Street East on June 24.

Police received a call at about 12:15 p.m., and shortly after closed Concession between Tillson Ave and Maple Lane. Oxford OPP, along with West Region Emergency Response Unit, Canine and members from Crisis Negotiation, resolved the incident without incident.

Police say there was no threat to public safety.

“Out of an abundance of caution, a perimeter was set and there was an increased police presence,” said Randi Crawford, community engagement officer with the Oxford OPP. “Until the investigation could determine there was no threat to public safety a shelter in place was issued for the surrounding area. Fortunately, the situation was resolved without incident and one individual was taken into custody.”

As a result of the investigation, a resident of Tillsonburg was charged with Uttering Threats and held for a bail hearing.