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Three teens charged following altercation at Angus skate park Friday

Police seize knife and BB air pistol following incident near Nottawasaga Pines high school; One person taken to hospital with minor injuries
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 shortly after 10 a.m., members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dispute involving several students at a skate park within close proximity to Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School (NPSS) in Angus, Essa Township. 

Information received was that there was a physical altercation taking place between students and that there may be a firearm and knife involved. Police immediately attended the area while Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School was placed into a hold and secure. A short time later, police located the involved parties and commenced an investigation.

One of the involved parties was transported to a local area hospital with minor injuries and cleared medically.

Police have seized a knife and BB air pistol as evidence in relation to this incident.

As a result of the investigation, three young persons have been charged:

A 17-year-old male, of Angus, Essa Township has been charged with one count of assault, contrary to s.266 of the Criminal Code of Canada (C.C). 

A 16-year-old male, of Angus, Essa Township has been charged with: 

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, contrary to s. 88 C.C.- two counts; 
  • Assault with a weapon, contrary to s. 266(a) C.C.- two counts; 
  • Pointing a firearm, contrary to s.87 C.C.; and 
  • Carry concealed prohibited device or ammunition, contrary to s.90 C.C  

A 17-year-old male, of Angus, Essa Township has been charged with: 

  • Assault, contrary to s. 266 C.C.; 
  • Assault with a weapon, contrary to s. 267(a) C.C; and 
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, contrary to s. 88 C.C.  

The accused youth, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie in April 2021.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers you remain anonymous, you will never have to testify and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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