The Durham Regional police service (DRPS) yesterday said a threat that led to a Hold and Secure at an Oshawa school on Thursday, February 5, was a prank call.
DRPS had responded to a shooting threat at Harmony Heights Public School (see below).
Around 2 pm, Harmony Heights Public School was placed on a hold and secure and a large police response ensued, with several units deployed including the K9 unit.
It was discovered that the call was a prank, police said.
A 14-year old was arrested and charged with criminal harassment, mischief, endangerment and more.
DRPS stated: “These incidents are not jokes: they cause fear and divert police from real emergencies.”
They asked parents and guardians to speak with their children about the importance of not diverting resources.
This is the second time this year that a school in the Durham Region has faced a threat.
On January 28, DRPS reported a threat to William Dunbar Public School in the City of Pickering which led to a lockdown situation.
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