Over 1,800 traffic charges laid on long weekend in southwestern Ontario
Lambton woman arrested after four hour standoff in Camlachie
November 6, 2025
One person has been arrested after a four-hour standoff in Camlachie.
Just before 11 am Wednesday, the OPP were called about a person breaching conditions ordered by a court.
Police went to Mia Lane in Camlachie. Twelve police vehicles and officers were seen on the end of the street in the new subdivision.
By 3 pm, police had a 68 year-old Lambton County woman in custody. She’s been charged with failing to comply with a release order.
Police said there were no concerns for public safety and that the response was part of an ongoing investigation.
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