On Monday June 19, 2023, 3 District (Welland/Pelham) Uniform Officers were alerted to possible online threats in connection with the Niagara Catholic District School Board.
Due to the unknown nature of the threats, out of an abundance of caution, the Niagara Catholic Board placed a hold and secure on schools in the Region.
Further investigation by detectives with the 3 District Criminal Investigations Branch has determined that the online threat originated from outside the country and is not credible.
Detectives continue to investigate, however, at this time they do not have reason to believe that there is an on-going risk to the community.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact detectives by calling (905) 688-4111, dial option 3, ext 1009318.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
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