Heavy police presence in Exeter, Ont. for second day in a row

Residents in Exeter, Ont. once again dealt with an increased police presence while Huron OPP dealt with an ongoing investigation for the second day in a row.

On Thursday, police were in the same area for a stolen vehicle investigation. They searched a home and one person was arrested without incident.

Heavily armed OPP officers could be seen in the downtown core Friday afternoon.

It's not clear who or what they were looking for, but John Street and Main Street South had sections that were closed to motorists. John Street was also closed between Andrew Street and Main Street South.

Additionally, Main Street South was closed between Huron Street and Wellington Street.

Truck drivers were encouraged to avoid Exeter and use Morrison Line and Airport Line.

Huron County OPP on the roof of a building in downtown Exeter, Ont. for an active investigation on March 15, 2024. (Kristylee Varley/CTV News London)Police have now cleared the area and have re-opened all roadways previously closed.

Due to the location of the police incident, businesses and residences located between Sanders Street and Anne Street were evacuated to allow police to operate safely.

An evacuation centre was established at the South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter.

The OPP would like to thank business owners, residents, and the Municipality of South Huron, South Huron Fire Department, and the Huron East Fire Department for their assistance and patience in this matter.

The investigation is still ongoing, and updates will be shared by the OPP as they become available.

Huron County OPP in downtown Exeter, Ont. for an active investigation on March 15, 2024. (Kristylee Varley/CTV News London)