TEEN GIRLS ARRESTED AFTER HIGH SCHOOL ASSAULT REPORT INVOLVING SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO

HUNTSVILLE — Two teenage girls face assault, theft, weapon and forcible confinement charges after a physical altercation occurred between students at a high school in Huntsville this week.

On Wednesday, May 24, at about 1:45 p.m., police were called by school staff to report a possible assault.

Officers began an investigation into the allegations and learned of a video circulating on social media involving the incident.

As a result, the two Huntsville girls, aged 15 and 17, were charged with:

• Assault
• Assault with a weapon
• Theft under $5,000
• Forcible confinement

The two are to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. Their identities are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

The incident is still under investigation and anyone who witnessed the incident or has further information is asked to please contact the Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).