36-hour standoff with man in home near Pembroke, Ont., ends peacefully

By Staff The Canadian Press

Posted August 30, 2014 2:24 pm

Updated August 31, 2014 10:14 am

1 min read

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PETAWAWA, Ont. – Provincial police say a standoff with a man inside a house near Pembroke, Ont., has ended peacefully after more than 36 hours.

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They say a 44-year-old man turned himself in on Saturday and went to hospital.

The incident began around 11 p.m. Thursday and officers, including a tactical team, were placed outside the Laurentian Valley home.

Police asked residents to stay away from the home while the situation was dealt with.

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