Police have upgraded charges towards a younger man in a Collingwood faculty risk investigation.
On September 11, the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) acquired a report a couple of potential risk to Collingwood Collegiate Institute (CCI) by a former pupil.
It was found that the risk was made in March 2024 and was not imminent.
Nonetheless, an investigation started underneath the Huronia West OPP Crime Unit and later underneath the route of the OPP Prison Investigation Department (CIB).
Following the 2 arrests on September 11, a search warrant of an digital system revealed further particulars, indicating the plan to hurt college students was elaborate and well-researched.
“Thanks to everybody who offered details about this risk. Your actions have helped defend college students and employees from potential hurt. The upgraded charges present the magnitude and seriousness of this investigation. Although the costs have been upgraded, this investigation stays ongoing and we urge anybody with further info to contact the OPP,” mentioned Det. Insp. Sean Chatland with the OPP’s CIB.
Because of the investigation, the costs for a 19-year outdated Clearview Township resident have been upgraded to:
Tried homicide
Try to commit an assault with a weapon
Two counts of possession of a firearm
Three counts of possession of a prohibited system
Two counts of careless storage of a firearm
Three counts of illegal possession of ammunition
Three counts of weapons harmful
Three counts of possession a prohibited system for a function harmful to the general public peace
The accused stays in custody and is scheduled to look on January 20 on the Ontario Court docket of Justice in Barrie.
Police are working with the Simcoe County District Faculty Board and administrative employees at CCI to offer sufferer assist.
