BARRICADED PERSON INCIDENT  

One in Custody

(ARRAN-ELDERSILE TWP, ON) - Large police presence results in one individual being placed into custody within Chesley.

On June 7, 2025, at approximately 3:00 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Crisis Negotiators, and West Region OPP K-9, responded to a disturbance call at an address on 1st Avenue North within Chesley.

Police units attended the scene where an individual barricaded themselves inside a residence. In the interest of public safety, a perimeter was established and the area was cordoned off.

On June 8, 2025, at approximately 1:00 am, the individual was placed under arrest without incident or injury.

As a result of the investigation, Derek SEIP, is charged under the Criminal Code with the following:

• Uttering Threats - cause death or bodily harm (two counts)
• Mischief - destroys or damages property
• Fail to comply with probation order

The accused has been placed into custody, pending a bail hearing.

The incident has been resolved, and all resources are clear of the scene, There was no threat to public safety.