OPP say the Orillia man is facing multiple weapons charges after an incident in north Orillia earlier this week.
Police say they were called after a man was seen brandishing what looked like a firearm around 12:45 p.m. on Monday.
Police say the man barricaded himself inside a home in the north end of Orillia.
Officers quickly went to the area and created a perimeter around the residence for public safety concerns.
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Multiple OPP units and the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services also went to the scene to help.
Police say several hours later, they arrested the 33-year-old from Orillia and charged him with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts of pointing a firearm.
The accused was held for a bail hearing on Tuesday at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia.
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