A LaSalle Police Crisis Negotiator and excellent teamwork were key to the peaceful outcome of a criminal investigation in LaSalle this evening.

On Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 just before 6:30 PM, LaSalle Police Service received a call regarding threats to cause death after a male at a residence in the 300 block of Bouffard Road threatened another person, allegedly with a firearm. The reporting person was no longer with the male and police quickly responded to the area.

Officers contained the residence, closed the road, and asked the public to stay away while they dealt with the situation. The Crisis Negotiator was able to make contact with the individual, de-escalated the situation, and peacefully resolved the incident.

A warrant to search the residence is being sought by investigators.

The 22-year-old male is currently in police custody awaiting a bail hearing to answer to a number of criminal charges.