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Charges laid after two-hour standoff in West Lorne
Charges have been laid following a standoff in West Lorne on Monday.
According to OPP, a 33 year old from West Elgin is charged with uttering threats - damage property, uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm - spousal, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose and fail to comply with probation order.
Around 12:20 p.m. on Monday, OPP were called in following a disturbance at a home on Anne Street in West Elgin.
Around 2:45 p.m., a person was taken into custody without incident.
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