Weapons complaint in northeast Edmonton keeps officers busy

EDMONTON – Just before 7 Monday evening, police were called to Clareview Road near 135 Avenue because of a weapons complaint.

Officers cordoned off the area and managed to quickly and securely get people out of the home connected to the complaint.

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“We currently are talking to people from that address,” says Acting Staff Sgt. Pat McCormack.

While the investigation is still in its early stages, McCormack says no weapons have been found and area residents should not be worried.

“There is no concern to the neighbourhood in relation to the initial allegation.”

He adds that the area had to be blocked off in the interest of public safety.

“It’s unfortunate that we have to inconvenience people. But if it was as bad as it initially sounded, people would understand.”