One person has been arrested and a handgun was seized following an overnight incident in the Sharbot Lake area.
Members of Frontenac OPP responded to a residence shortly before midnight on Monday, January 26th.
A male had fled before officers arrived, and it was learned the individual was armed with a handgun.
A shelter-in-place was put into effect for the area until the male was located at several hours later at another residence and was safely taken into custody.
A handgun was seized.
A 35-year-old man has been charged with:
•Pointing a firearm
•Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
•Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
•Carrying a concealed weapon •Using a firearm while committing an offence
•Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
•Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order
•Tampering with the serial number of a firearm
•Possession of property obtained by crime under $5.000
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing later today. The name of the accused cannot be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
UPDATE FROM OPP
4:17 A.M. TUESDAY JANUARY 27, 2026 UPDATE: OPP HAVE LIFTED THE SHELTER-IN-PLACE ORDER. ONE PERSON IS IN CUSTODY AND THERE IS NO FURTHER THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY
Frontenac OPP are requesting members of the public in the vicinity of Wagner Road in Sharbot Lake to shelter in place. Police are actively investigating an incident involving a potentially armed individual.
As a precaution, if you are in this area, please remain indoors with doors and windows locked. If you are outdoors, please seek shelter in a secure location.
Others should avoid the area until further notice. A heavy police presence can be expected.
We recognize the emotional impact sheltering in place can cause. Officers are taking every precaution necessary to resolve this situation. Updates to be provided as information becomes available.
