Police Incident Closes Highway 7 in Havelock —Public Asked to Avoid the Area

Havelock, ON – Ontario Provincial Police closed a section of Highway 7 in Havelock on Thursday evening due to an active investigation involving a barricaded suspect.

Officers from Peterborough and Northumberland OPP responded to reports of an armed individual at a residence on Ottawa Street. One handgun was located at the scene, and a woman was found with minor injuries. No further details about the suspect or the nature of the incident have been confirmed at this time.

As a safety precaution, nearby residents were instructed to shelter in place, and a police command post has been set up near the Foodland on Highway 7. The Emergency Response Team and K-9 unit remain active in the area.

Police are asking the public to avoid the area and to not post any photos or videos of officers, as the situation remains ongoing.

Further updates will be shared as confirmed information becomes available.