​Taser used to take knife-wielding individual into custody

(HURON EAST, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged an individual, following an incident in the Town of Seaforth.

Sunday, Dec. 7, just after 3 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who was reportedly walking in Seaforth swinging a knife. Police located the suspect, who proceeded to confront the officers with a knife. Officers used a conducted energy weapon to safely control the suspect, who was taken into custody.

Amber COLEMAN, 33, of Goderich has been charged with:
 

• Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order - (six counts)
• Fail to Comply with Probation - (six counts)
• Fail to Comply with Release Order

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody. The accused has a later court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*