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Standoff in Tara ends early Friday

A Tara man is in custody after an overnight standoff.

Police were called to a home on John Street just before 9 p.m. Thursday because of a reported dispute. When police arrived, the suspect refused to cooperate.

Members of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team and an OPP Canine Unit were also called to the scene to assist.

Just before 3:30 a.m. Friday, police entered the home and took the suspect into custody without incident.

James Telford, 36, of Arran-Elderslie Township was charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for Friday.

The charges have yet to be proven in court.

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