Investigation into school threat results in charges for Clearview teen
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 uttering threats to cause death; four counts of possession of a prohibited device for a dangerous purpose; three counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; two counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm; two counts of possession of an imitation firearm for a dangerous purpose; possessing a prohibited device; three counts of careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition.
The vehicle passenger, 18-year-old Bradley Caughlin, of Collingwood, was also charged with two counts of possession of a prohibited device for 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.
