15-Year-Old Student Charged After Handgun, Ammo And Edged Weapons Seized At High School In Campbellford

NORTHUMBERLAND-The Northumberland OPP has charged a 15-year-old student after responding to a weapons call at a high school in Campbellford.

On February 25, 2025, at around 12:10 p.m., OPP responded to a report of a student making threats and in possession of weapons at a high school. The school was placed on lockdown for the safety of all staff and students.

Upon arrival, officers took the student into custody without incident. There were no injuries reported, and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit has been engaged to assist with the investigation.

Police say officers seized a handgun, ammunition and a number of edged weapons.

As a result, a 15-year-old male from Havelock, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

–      Carry firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in careless manner

–      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – two counts

–      Carrying concealed weapon

–      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

–      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

–      Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a later date.

The identity of the accused shall be withheld as it is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Anyone affected by this incident is encouraged to speak with victim services. Peterborough-Northumberland Victim Services can be reached at 705-748-0324.