Kingston, Ont. police say teen brought weapons to school

A Kingston 15-year-old is facing a number of charges after a recent incident at a local education centre.

Police say they were called to the Katarokwi Learning Centre and Limestone Community Education Centre at noon on April 5 for a report of a student possessing a firearm.

For the safety of those inside, the centre was placed on hold-and-secure by the Limestone District School Board, police say.

Police say they identified the teen and quickly detain them.

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Police say they found an air pistol and collapsible baton in the teen’s possession.

The teen was arrested and charged with two counts of possessing a dangerous weapon and two counts of carrying a concealed weapon.

The teen was released the same day into the care of a parent and will attend a future court date. The youth was also placed under several conditions, including not being in possession of real or imitation firearms or other weapons.

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