Chatham-Kent police have now charged a 17-year-old Chatham youth in connection with an incident at a local secondary school yesterday where a student reportedly brought a weapon to class.
Police say about 10:30 a.m. Monday, they were called to John McGregor Secondary School in Chatham after teachers learned a student brought a knife to school. Staff secured the school and officers were quickly able to locate the student.
A 17-year-old youth faces charges of carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.