Report of explosives, firearms prompts RCMP to take precautions in Oxbow

RCMP took an abundance of caution Sunday as they checked on a man in Oxbow after learning there may be explosives or firearms in the home he was in.

Mounties received a call at 11:45 a.m. from someone concerned about the well-being of a 25-year-old man in Oxbow. RCMP discovered there was a warrant out for the man’s arrest after he failed to make a court appearance on Jan. 13 for theft charges.

RCMP also learned that the home the man was in on Walsh Avenue may have explosives or firearms.

The RCMP took to Twitter on Sunday warning the public to stay away from the area and not reveal information on where officers were in the community.

#Carnduff RCMP are currently responding to an incident at a residence on Walsh Avenue in the community of #Oxbow #Sk.

— RCMP Saskatchewan (@RCMPSK) January 31, 2016

To ensure public safety we are asking people to please stay away from the area. We will provide updates as soon as they become available ^mm

— RCMP Saskatchewan (@RCMPSK) January 31, 2016

Please do not announce police presence on social media. Do not post police officer or police vehicle locations. #Oxbow

— RCMP Saskatchewan (@RCMPSK) February 1, 2016

Update: The incident in #Oxbow has concluded. ^mm

— RCMP Saskatchewan (@RCMPSK) February 1, 2016

We will provide further details relating to the incident tomorrow morning. ^mm #Oxbow

— RCMP Saskatchewan (@RCMPSK) February 1, 2016

The RCMP emergency response team, dog services and the explosives displosal unit were all brought to Oxbow to assist officers. Witnesses told News Talk Radio it appeared there were nearly two dozen police vehicles in the town.

Shortly after 7 p.m., the man was arrested without incident. No explosives or firearms were found in or outside the home.

Kassidy Terry Michael Bonnor of Oxbow faces a charge of failing to attend court.