The man faces charges of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was to be held for a bail hearing
A Brockville police operation involving a knife and bear spray ended with a 25-year-old man taken to hospital after an hours-long response to a reported mental health crisis.
Brockville Police Service officers responded to multiple 911 calls at about 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 at an apartment complex at 760 Laurier Boulevard.
Police said the man had a knife and a large canister of wildlife defence spray, commonly known as bear spray. The service’s Emergency Response Team attended because of the seriousness of the situation.
After several hours of efforts to resolve the incident safely, police requested help from the Ontario Provincial Police Tactics and Rescue Unit.
The man was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital for an assessment.
During the apprehension, bear spray was discharged on officers, affecting multiple units in the building. Police said officers were protected and no serious injuries were reported.
The man faces charges of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was to be held for a bail hearing.
Police released no further details to protect his privacy.
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