HRP release & HRCE release:

A Halifax youth is facing charges after making threats to bring weapons to Citadel High School.

On Wednesday, April 23 at approximately 3:00 a.m., police arrested a 16-year-old boy without incident at his residence in Halifax. A number of weapons were seized from the residence.

The boy, whose identity cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, will appear in Youth Justice Court today on the following charges:

• Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (2 counts)
• Possession of a prohibited weapon without a license
• Uttering threats

Police have a presence at Citadel High School today to support students and staff. Police do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the school and do not believe anyone else is involved in the incident.

The investigation is ongoing and complex.

Anyone with information about this incident to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

HRCE:

Families,

Yesterday, Halifax Regional Police contacted us with information about a potential threat directed at our school. A police investigation is now underway.

Police say they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to safety, and that our routines can continue as usual. As a precaution, police are on site today.

The safety of our students and staff is always our highest priority. All potential threats are taken seriously and addressed by administration in accordance with the Provincial School Code of Conduct, and by police. We are grateful for this partnership.

(We) recognize this information is concerning, and assure you that our school counsellors are available to students who wish to connect at any time.

And, as always, we encourage our students to speak to a trusted adult if they see something of concern.