Man arrested after briefly barricading himself inside a Sudbury-area home

Greater Sudbury Police Services headquarters in February 2023. (File photo/Greater Sudbury Police Service/Facebook)

Falconbridge Road in the Greater Sudbury community of Garson was closed briefly Saturday morning as police dealt with an individual who had barricaded themself inside a home.

“Catherine Drive East of Margaret Street is currently closed for through traffic. Falconbridge Highway between Margaret Street and Orell Street is also currently closed in both directions,” said the Greater Sudbury Police Service in a tweet, shortly before 5:30 a.m. Saturday.

Police asked drivers to find alternative routes and advised of the heavy police presence in the area.

The roadways reopened shortly after 6 a.m., according to social media.

Acting Staff Sgt. Todd Bignucolo said the confrontation began around 11 p.m. on Jan. 24, in a news release on Saturday.

“At 6:05 a.m. on Jan. 25, a 46-year-old male was taken into custody without incident,” said police.

As a result, the accused was charged with assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and mischief.

The accused was held pending a bail hearing on Saturday.

“This was an isolated incident,” said police.

“There is no risk to public safety.”