THIRD FEMALE TEEN NOW CHARGED AFTER ALLEGED KIDNAPPING AND ASSAULT IN HUNTSVILLE
HUNTSVILLE — An third female involved in an alleged kidnapping and assault of a local youth here last Wednesday has been identified and additional charges have been laid against the accused the individuals.
Police now say that on May 24 at approximately 1:45 p.m. they were contacted by Huntsville High School staff who reported a possible assault.
Investigating officers also became aware of a related video circulating on social media.
As a result, an additional kidnapping charge and an upgraded charge of assault causing bodily harm have been laid, the OPP say in a release Tuesday.
A 15-year-old girl from Huntsville, a 17-year-old girl from Armour Township and an 18-year-old woman Scirel Campese, from Perry Township, have been charged with:
- Assault causing bodily harm
- Assault with a weapon
- Theft under $5,000
- Forcible confinement
- Kidnapping
The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. Identities of those younger than 18-years-old are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
Investigators thank the public for their patience as they continue to complete this investigation.
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).
