The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a young person in relation to an incident at a local school.
On Tuesday February 5, 2025, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Quinte West OPP responded to a school on County Road 40, where it was reported a young person was threatening a staff member. There were no injuries in the incident.
As a result of the investigation a youth from the Quinte Area was arrested and charged with:
Assault with a Weapon;
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
The accused has been released with a future court date. The name of the youth is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.