FEO, February 2, 2023, VOL. 4 ISSUE 12
Niagara Regional Police made two arrests on Friday, January 27th, in relation to the threats that were called into local Fort Erie Public schools on January 24th and January 26th.
On January 27th NRPS released the following information;
Niagara Regional Police 5 District Fort Erie detectives are investigating the telephone threats to three local elementary schools that occurred this week.
As a result of that investigation, detectives identified two suspects. The investigation further determined that the same suspects were involved in the incidents at Stevensville Public School (January 24th), Garrison Road Public School (January 24th), and John Brant Public School (January 26th). On January 27, 2023, detectives arrested both suspects.
Two 15-year-old males from Fort Erie have been arrested and each charged with the criminal offences of:
Utter Threats
False Message
Public Mischief
The two males are being held in custody for video bail hearings that will occur on January 28, 2023, at the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines.
The Youth Criminal Justice Act of Canada prohibits the Niagara Regional Police Service from identifying young persons charged with a crime.
The Niagara Regional Police would like to thank the community of Fort Erie for their patience and cooperation as we investigated these incidents this week. We would like to also acknowledge the cooperation of the staff of the affected schools and the Senior Management of the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN). As a result of the investigation, detectives do not believe there is an ongoing safety concern related to these incidents. We are committed to the belief that schools must remain a safe place for our children, their educators, and the support staff.
Photo: Jen Wilkinson
