OPP officials allege: Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a weapons occurrence in the Municipality of Leamington, on May 25th, 2023 which led to an arrest on May 26th 2023.
On Thursday May 25th Leamington OPP officers received information about a video that was circulating of a student with what is suspected to be a firearm in a classroom.
Officers met with school staff and officials to identify the involved parties and ensure the safety of the staff and students while the investigation was conducted.
On Friday May 26th, 2023, a 17-year-old from Chatham-Kent was arrested prior to their attendance at school.
As a result of the investigation, the youth was charged with:
– Assault with A Weapon CC 267(a)
– Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose CC 88
– Mischief Under $ 5,000 CC 430(4)
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor at a later date to answer to the charges.
No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
Leamington OPP is advising there are no further safety concerns.
Students are encouraged to immediately report similar incidents to school staff and police.
