Update:
Three people were arrested by police after they were removed from an apartment building in the 100 block of Chapple Avenue Thursday.
A number of Sault Ste. Marie Police Service officers responded to an incident sometime before noon. The Emergency Services Unit, Mobile Command Unit and the Ballistic Armoured Tactical Transport (BATT) vehicle were also deployed to assist in what was described as an "active scene" by police.
Portions of Chapple Avenue and Allard Street were blocked off by police for well over an hour as a result of the incident, which drew a number of bystanders to the scene Thursday. Police and first responders cleared the scene shortly after 1 p.m.
SooToday will provide more details as they become available.
Original Story:
Sault Police are asking people to avoid Chapple Avenue as officers deal with an "active scene."
"There is currently a significant police presence in the 100 block of Chapple Avenue," says a brief news release from police. "This is an active scene and community members are urged to take alternate routes if travelling in the area."
A mobile command unit is on scene.
SooToday will provide more details as they become available.