-Update #1- THREAT AT WINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS IN ARREST

Charge Laid

(NORTH HURON TWP, ON) - The Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident that took place on Monday, October 06, 2025.   

On October 06, 2025, just before 9:00 am, police were contacted to investigate a threat made by a high school student toward another student.

A “hold and secure” of F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham was activated by school officials while staff and police searched the school property for the suspect.

Investigators were able to locate the suspect who was arrested shortly after.

As a result of the investigation, a 16-year-old young person from Huron-Kinloss Township has been charged with:

• Assault with a Weapon

The identity of the accused is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Youth Court of Justice - Goderich on December 04, 2025.