Three arrested after hours-long standoff at Brockville residence

Brockville police arrested three individuals late Thursday night after a standoff that lasted much of the day, following reports that a woman had been assaulted with a baseball bat and had personal items stolen.

Police say in a March 21 media release that at about 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, officers received a complaint that a woman had been assaulted with a baseball bat, and had personal items taken, while at an address on Buell Street. The suspects were still believed to be inside the residence when police arrived. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and later released.

Members of the Brockville Police Service Emergency Response Team attempted to negotiate the safe surrender of the suspects for several hours without success, according to the release. With the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police Tactics and Rescue Unit, at approximately 9:30 p.m., all involved parties were taken into custody without further incident.

The police operation saw a portion of Buell Street closed for several hours. Investigators believe this was a targeted incident and as a result, there is not believed to be any further risk to public safety.

A 43-year-old male was charged with robbery, assault with a weapon and breach of probation. A 36-year-old male was charged with robbery and assault with a weapon. A 32-year-old female was charged with robbery. All suspects are from Brockville.

All three parties were held in custody pending a bail hearing. Charges have not been proven in court.