NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On the morning of June 26, 2019, a 16-year-old male [allegedly] entered into a dispute with staff members at a local youth shelter. The dispute escalated and resulted in the youth threatening the staff both verbally and with a folding knife. Police located the male a short distance away from shelter, however he falsely he identified himself to officers. He was subsequently arrested for:
- obstruct police
- carry concealed weapon
- weapons dangerous
- utter threats to cause death
- assault with a weapon
- breach YCJA probation x3
The accused will appear in Bail Court on June 27, 2019.
Please note that nobody was injured as a result of this incident.
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