Six people have been charged, one adult and five youths, in relation to a brawl that erupted at Manitoulin Secondary School on Sept. 14
On Friday Sept. 14 at approximately 12 p.m., officers from the Manitoulin-Espanola Detachment of the OPP, with the assistance of the United Chiefs and Council of Manitoulin (UCCM) Anishnaabe Police, responded to a disturbance at a Secondary School in Billings Township.
With the assistance of the Sudbury OPP Crime Unit, the Manitoulin-Espanola OPP is continuing their investigation and the following additional charges have been laid:
- A 38 year old female from M'Chigeeng First Nation, Ontario has been charged with Assault
- A 14 year old youth from M'Chigeeng First Nation, Ontario has been charged with Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm, and Assault
- A 13 year old youth from M'Chigeeng First Nation, Ontario has been charged with Assault with a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- A 16 year old youth from M'Chigeeng First Nation, Ontario has been charged with Assault
- A 17 year old youth from M'Chigeeng First Nation, Ontario has been charged with Assault
The adult and youths, who can't be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, have been released and are scheduled to appear at the Provincial Court of Justice in Gore Bay, Ontario on Oct. 31.
The OPP is reiterating their request that any audio/video recordings of the disturbance be brought to their attention immediately as this investigation is continuing. OPP wish to remind everyone that public safety is not a concern.
Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122, or the Little Current OPP Detachment at 705-368-2200.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at: www.sudburycrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
