An Orillia student was arrested Tuesday after provincial police say he threatened others with a knife at a local high school.
On Tuesday just before noon, Orillia OPP received a weapons call at an Orillia high school.
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Police say the high school was placed on a hold and secure while officers investigated allegations a student had a knife and was threatening to harm another student.
Officers say they located a male suspect at a separate local establishment.
The youth, who can’t be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, carrying a concealed weapon, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and obstructing a peace officer.
The boy was held for a bail hearing.
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