NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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GREY BRUCE - The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a youth after investigating a matter involving threats.
On Feb. 25, 2023 at 1:37 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were contacted by a concerned parent after their child received a series of threats to cause bodily harm through electronic means of communication.
During the course of the investigation, officers were able to identify the sender who was a youth, and they were placed under arrest.
The Grey Bruce OPP have charged a 14-year-old youth from Barrie, who's identity is protected under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, with the following offence:
• Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.
The Grey Bruce OPP continue to urge parents and caregivers to keep track of what your children are using their electronic devices for. This is yet another occurrence involving youth sending and receiving messages that are criminal in nature. The Grey Bruce OPP take these investigations very seriously, and individuals risk facing charges if investigators determine criminal acts have been committed.
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