Police arrest 4 teens after threats at Laval high schools
Laval police (SPL) arrested four teenagers after a series of threats targeted Laval high schools over the last several days.
Police said the threats turned out to be hoaxes but still required lockdowns and large police deployments. The schools involved are Poly-Jeunesse and Curé-Antoine-Labelle high schools in Laval's north end, which faced "threatening comments" on three occasions in the last nine days.
"In order to ensure security on the premises and to carry out multiple checks, the SPL had to confine thousands of students," police said in a news release.
The four teen suspects who were arrested attend one of the schools involved, and could face mischief charges. Two of them are still in custody as the investigation is ongoing and police are not ruling out further searches and arrests.
Laval police are warning the public that such hoaxes can have serious consequences, regardless of one's age.
"The police service is also aware that this type of call can cause concern among the public and cause a feeling of insecurity. That's why we would like to reiterate that measures have been put in place in conjunction with the Centre de services scolaires de Laval to ensure follow-up and support for those affected by these events," the release said.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Judge in Trump's hush money trial threatened to throw witness out of court for behavior on stand
Michael Cohen testified Monday that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from his ex-boss Donald Trump’s company, an admission defence lawyers hope to use to undermine Cohen’s credibility.
What is BORG drinking, and why is it a dangerous trend? An expert explains
If you've been to a party lately and haven't seen someone drinking a BORG, you're likely not partying with college students.
The world's best airline is paying staff a bonus of 8 months' salary
Singapore Airlines will reward its employees with a bonus worth nearly eight months of salary, a person familiar with the matter told CNN on Friday.
McGill says pro-Palestinian protest outside senior administrator's home 'crosses the line'
McGill University has denounced a pro-Palestinian protest held Sunday outside the home of one of its senior administrators.
Red Lobster probes 'endless shrimp' losses after bankruptcy filing
U.S.-based restaurant chain Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Florida court after securing $100 million in financing commitments from its existing lenders, the company said on Sunday.
Katy Perry sings goodbye to 'American Idol'
Katy Perry said her goodbyes on 'American Idol' after seven seasons. On Sunday night’s live 'idol' season finale, a medley of Perry's hit songs were performed, including 'Teenage Dream,' 'Dark Horse' and 'California Gurls.'
Microsoft's AI chatbot will 'recall' everything you do on a PC
Microsoft wants laptop users to get so comfortable with its artificial intelligence chatbot that it will remember everything you're doing on your computer and help figure out what you want to do next.
Judge cites error, will reopen sentencing hearing for man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband
A federal judge will reopen the sentencing hearing for the man who broke into Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home and bludgeoned her husband with a hammer after the judge failed to allow him to speak during his court appearance last week.
Woman, 35, in critical condition after her truck collided with a Via Rail train near Montreal
A 35-year-old woman is in critical condition after the pick-up truck she was driving was struck by a Via Rail passenger train Monday morning in Quebec's Monteregie region.