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By Jeromy Corrigan

Male arrested after incident in Countryside South

Dec 31, 2018 | 4:04 AM

Update: One male has been arrested after a situation in Countryside South early Monday.

Charges are pending and an update will be provided as more information becomes available.

Police remain on scene but traffic flow has returned to normal.

 

(5:04 a.m.) Grande Prairie RCMP are currently on scene at 65 Avenue in the Countryside South neighborhood, and are advising the public to avoid the area until further notice.

While the public is not believed to be in danger, RCMP are currently asking residents in the area to stay in their homes or stay away from the area.

The RCMP can confirm that there is a lone male possibly armed and barricaded in a residence in the Countryside South neighborhood.

Traffic is currently being re-routed in the area.

RCMP will issue an update when more information is available, and thank the public for their cooperation.

by Jeromy Corrigan