Social Media Threat

• Police in Niagara Region say alleged social media threat directed at schools ‘unsubstantiated’

  Niagara Regional Police believe there's no validity to reports circulating on social media connected to threats from a youth and local schools.

  Health

  Apr 20, 2022
  
• Police to attend Welland high school Monday following online threat

  The school told parents Friday that Niagara police had 'thoroughly investigated' a threat made on social media but would be at the school Monday 'to reassure students and parents.'

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2021
  
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• St. Thomas, Ont. police say ‘Central High School’ threat not local

  Police in St. Thomas, Ont., say threats about a school shooting circulating on the social media app Snapchat actually originated in the U.S.

  Crime

  Oct 25, 2021
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• Anglophone-West School District warns of social media threats

  A letter sent home with students Friday alerted parents about messages and videos posted on social media "of a threatening nature."

  Crime

  Oct 26, 2019
• Teen charged after alleged threat to Hamilton school posted online: police

  Police say the alleged threat was posted overnight Wednesday in an unspecified social media chat group.

  Crime

  Oct 11, 2019
• Police investigate ‘frightening’ social media post targeting West Vancouver school

  "Be mindful about what you're posting," said a police spokesperson. "Whether or not you think it's a joke it can be taken totally out of context."

  Sep 16, 2019
• Arrest made after reported threat on social media forces lockdown of Cobourg high school

  Cobourg police say officers were called to St. Mary Catholic Secondary School on Monday morning in relation to alleged threats made via social media about a firearm.

  Crime

  Jun 3, 2019
• Police investigate social media threats against several Edmonton and area schools

  Edmonton police say they do not believe students are in danger following a social media threat against at least two local high schools.

  Education

  Feb 11, 2019
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• Teen charged after threat posted on social media: OPP

  The 14-year-old boy is scheduled to appear in court in early December.

  Crime

  Oct 6, 2018
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• Montreal police arrest teen after alleged threats against West Island high school

  Police say a 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with alleged online threats against a West Island high school.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2018