OPP modern cruiser. (Photo courtesy of OPP)OPP modern cruiser. (Photo courtesy of OPP)
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Vanastra stand-off ends with one person in custody

A stand-off in Vanastra is over but police are still on scene.

In a statement, Huron OPP said they were called to check on the wellbeing of a person at a townhouse on St. Charles Place around 7 p.m. Thursday.

Police said the suspect initially refused to leave the residence and was eventually apprehended by police.

Members of the OPP's West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, West Region Emergency Response Team, K-9, and West Region Mobile Support Unit responded to the scene.

Police said officers are still investigating and are asking people to continue to avoid the area.

**this story has been updated from a previous version. Last update: 7:20 a.m.

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