TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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The Timmins Police Service has responded to an incident regarding a person in distress early this morning on Mahoney Road.
Responding officers completed a preliminary assessment of the situation.
The Timmins Police Service has deployed it's Emergency Response Team to the scene to preserve public safety.
Public access to Mahoney Road has been restricted in the affected area.
The incident now surrounds a barricaded person in a single family dwelling.
The incident is contained and there is no threat to public safety.
A Timmins Police Service critical incident negotiator has been deployed.
The public is asked to refrain from attending this area to better allow emergency personnel to attend to their duties.
A follow up release will be made available when new details become available.
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