IT COULD HAVE been worst after a man with a knife was arrested on Oakville GO train. Courtesy photo.
The situation could have been worst.
It was short and tense standoff for police on an Oakville GO Transit train last Saturday.
Halton police were called on July 10 after a person with a knife was reported on a GO Transit train in Oakville, officers said.
The male then ran onto a stationary Oakville Transit Bus at the GO Station. The bus was evacuated and officers were able to de-escalate the situation and take the male into custody without injury.
There was a brief standoff which led to the suspect’s arrest.
Police said the man had attempted to steal a person’s bicycle earlier then ran into the train and barricaded himself.
A 34-year-old man is being charged and held pending a bail hearing for the following offences:
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
- Theft Over $5000
- Obstruction of a Police Officer
- Possession of Break & Enter Tools
- Possession of Property Obtained By Crime Under $5000
- Possession of a Weapon Contrary to Court Order
- Fail to Comply With Probation (2 Counts)
- Possession of Fentanyl
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Halton Regional Police Service’s non-emergency number (905) 825-4747.