Belleville Police Service. /BPS Facebook photo
A 15-year-old male youth is facing charges in connection with a firearm investigation at a secondary school in Belleville, say police.
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the Belleville Police Service said officers responded to a report of an individual inside a west-end secondary school with a firearm, which prompted a temporary lockdown. Officers ended up locating the teen nearby allegedly in possession of a replica firearm and several knives and took him into custody without incident, reported police.
Through further investigation, police said it was reported that a male had shown others that he was in possession of a firearm, later determined to be a replica, and made threats while concealing it under his sweater, including instructing others not to drive away.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 15-year-old Belleville male – whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act – was arrested and charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, two counts of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, imitation firearm – use while committing offence, and forcible confinement.
None of these charges have been proven in court. The accused was held for a bail hearing, said police, in a Friday update.
Police have provided no other details surrounding the alleged incident or investigation.
