Shelter-in-place in Simcoe lifted and two people arrested

Ontario Provincial Police lifted a shelter-in-place in Simcoe and confirmed two people were taken into custody.

Ontario Provincial Police responded on Saturday after a report that a firearm may have been displayed in downtown Simcoe. Officers advised nearby residents to shelter in place while tactical, canine and crisis negotiation units attended the scene. Several downtown streets were closed during the response. Police later lifted the shelter-in-place and said there were no reports of physical injuries. Known details: - OPP responded shortly after 1 p.m. to a weapons-related call near Kent Street North and Union Street. - A shelter-in-place advisory was issued for nearby residents while OPP Tactics and Rescue, Canine Services and crisis negotiators were on scene. - Police later said the shelter-in-place was lifted, no physical injuries were reported, and two people were taken into custody. - The investigation remains ongoing, and police asked anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Summary: The shelter-in-place in downtown Simcoe was lifted and authorities reported no physical injuries. The investigation is ongoing and police have asked people with information to contact the number provided by OPP.