On March 19, 2025 at 11:40a.m., the Huntsville OPP officers responded to a report of an assault at the local High School.
The investigation revealed the accused, a male student, had allegedly threatened and then assaulted another student. The victim sustained injuries that required medical care. The extent of injuries are yet to be determined.
As a result of the investigation the accused was arrested and charged
· Assault Causing Bodily Harm
· Uttering Threats – To cause bodily harm.
The accused was released to the care a parent and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on May 8, 2025. The name of the accused is not released as per the restrictions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and to respect the privacy of the victim.
The Huntsville O.P.P. and local schools maintain strong partnerships with the goal of keeping schools safe for students and faculty. Acts of violence and bullying in our schools are unacceptable. If you or someone you know are victims of bullying or violence, reach out for support.
The Huntsville OPP is committed to serving our province. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
