Emergency Alert Issued After Concerns of Armed People

FROM: Lanark Detachment                                               DATE: February 10, 2023

EMERGENCY ALERT ISSUED AFTER CONCERNS OF ARMED PEOPLE

Investigation Has Found No Evidence of Weapon

(BECKWITH TWP, ON) - There is no longer a public safety risk in the Carleton Place area.

Police received a report on the morning of February 10, 2023 of two individuals, armed with a handgun near the Beckwith Township Arena on the Ninth Line of Beckwith.

Out of an abundance of caution and concern for public safety, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issued warnings on social media, and an Alert Ready message was issued.

An extensive search of the area was immediately launched, involving OPP Aviation, Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team, Canine and officers with the Lanark Detachment.

The ongoing investigation has determined that there was actually no firearm involved.

The incident began after a stolen vehicle fled from OPP officers and was later stopped in the Smiths Falls area. One person was arrested.

Dale Lewis SCOTT, age 26 of Drummond-North Elmsley Township is charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Dangerous operation
• Flight from peace officer
• Operation while prohibited
• Possession of stolen property obtained by crime
• The accused has been remanded in custody. 

The accused has been remanded in custody.

The investigation is continuing.