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15-year old held for making threats to Uxbridge school

Durham Police said a youth from the Scugog area is charged after uttering online threats to Uxbridge Secondary School.

On Monday January 2, investigators from North Division were made aware of a planned threat to Uxbridge Secondary School. The threat was to take place at a later date and time. A thorough investigation was completed, and investigators have identified and charged a male responsible for the threat, said a police statement.

A 15-year-old male from Scugog, is charged with Uttering Threats. He was held for a bail hearing.

Police would like to remind the public that threats to schools are taken very seriously.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Naccarato of the North Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 x 2677.

Durham District School Board (DDSB) said: “Our priority is the safety of our students and staff. DRPS have recently investigated a social media threat directed. Police are continuing their investigation after identifying the source of the threat. There are no safety concerns for students and staff at the school.”

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