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- A suspect faces weapons and mischief charges after a Friday lockdown at the University of Ottawa.
- Police responded to reports of a suspicious person near Nicholas Street and Laurier Avenue.
- The University of Ottawa issued an emergency alert around 5:18 p.m. ET.
- The lockdown lasted nearly two hours before police arrested the suspect, who had a replica firearm.
- A court appearance is scheduled for Saturday.