OPP: Threat to high school results in weapons charges
An 18-year-old Clearview Township man is facing multiple weapons charges after police were informed of a potential threat made to Collingwood Collegiate Institute in Collingwood back in March 2024.
OPP from Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment and Huronia West detachments seized numerous weapons and laid charges following an investigation into a threat made by a former student.
During the investigation, police discovered that the former student may possess weapons in his vehicle and residence in Clearview Township. When police attended the residence, officers located two firearms and several high-capacity magazines, all improperly stored and without a valid firearms licence.
Police located and stopped the individual’s vehicle in a parking lot on Cameron Street in Collingwood, where the driver and a passenger were arrested without incident. During the arrest, police also seized two replica firearms, bear spray, pepper spray, a knife, and brass knuckles.
As a result, Jordan Young was charged with the following offences:
- Utter threats to cause Death
- Possession of a Prohibited device for a dangerous purpose – Four Counts
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – Three Counts
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – Two Counts
- Possession of an imitation firearm for a dangerous purpose – Two Counts
- Possess a prohibited device
- Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – Three Counts
The vehicle passenger, 18-year-old Bradley Caughlin, of Collingwood, was also charged with two counts of possession of a prohibited device for a dangerous purposes and breach of a sentence order.
Both were held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.
The investigation is ongoing. Police request that anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Dufferin OPP investigate serious Airport Road collision
Dufferin OPP is investigating a serious collision that occurred on Airport Road in Mulmur. On Sept. 7, shortly before 8:30 p.m., police officers and other emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle collision on Airport Road near County Road 21. Three individuals were transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. One party was transported to a Toronto area trauma centre.
Airport Road was closed for several hours while police continued their investigation, which is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Dufferin OPP at 519-925-3838 or 1-888-310-1122. Witnesses affected by the collision who would like to speak with Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services are encouraged to call 905-951-3838.
Dufferin OPP searching for missing teen
Police are asking the public and our media partners for assistance in locating a missing male.
The missing male is 16-year-old Tobias Dale.
Dale is described as white skin, male, 5’11, 160 pounds, dark brown wavy hair, brown eyes. Tobias was last seen wearing a burgundy sweater, burgundy track pants and sage green Vans shoes.
He was last seen on Sept. 8 at approximately 10 p.m., in Mulmur Township.
If you live or work in the area, please check surveillance video. Investigators are asking that anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Tobias to contact Police at 1-888-310-1122.
ICommunity invited to Dufferin OPP open house
On Saturday, Sept. 28, from p.m. to 3 p.m., members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are hosting a community open house at the Primrose detachment located at 506312 Highway 89 in the Town of Mono.
Dufferin OPP welcomes the residents in our community to drop by and experience some of the many specialized services available to help keep Dufferin County a safe and wonderful place to live!
Some of the exciting features of this event include:
- Canine Unit
- Emergency Response Team
- Urban Search and Rescue Chemical, Biological, Radiological, nuclear Explosives Team – with robot demonstration
- Mobile Crisis Response Team
- Speak to officers about career and volunteer opportunities within the OPP
- Check out police vehicles on display, watch radar/laser demonstration
- Photo opportunities on OPP ATV’s and Snowmobiles
Guests will be treated to numerous booths with information about the vast array of OPP specialty units, volunteering and recruiting opportunities.
Please join us, this is a great opportunity to view the specialized equipment that is used to maintain public safety. We are always looking for ways to connect with our community and look forward to meeting you.
