That kind of thing,” Tracey told CTV News.Īccording to a message posted on the website of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), police officers will be making increased visits to local high schools on Thursday. “Sort of find out what the motivation was. Police said the investigation is what led them to believe the Wednesday posts did not present a danger to the public. Tracey said in this instance, the teen believed to be responsible for the posts on Monday, was diverted to a remedial program instead of being charged due to his age and lack of prior record. Guelph police spokesperson Scott Tracey said dozens of people called their communication centre expressing concern. “Should further information come to light which suggests a risk to the community, the public and school boards will be notified,” police said. Police said the current investigation is ongoing with cooperation of local school boards. “As such, they also do not represent a credible threat to public safety,” police said. “He has been determined not to represent a danger to the public,” police said.Īfter thorough investigation, police believe the threatening posts circulating on social media on Wednesday night are related to the earlier investigation.
Police said a youth was identified as being responsible for those posts and he has been spoken to by officers. The photo has been determined to be a stock photo from the internet and does not depict firearms in anyone’s possession locally, according to police.Įarlier this week, police said they were involved in an investigation of similar online threats. Police said the posts included a photo of firearms. In a media release Thursday morning, police said on Wednesday evening, they heard from many residents about social media posts “apparently aimed at local students.” The Guelph Police Service says it has investigated online threats targeting local school communities and does not believe them to be credible.
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