REPLICA FIREARM SEIZED AT BANCROFT HIGH SCHOOL
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(BANCROFT, ON) - Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a report involving a possible weapon at North Hastings High School.
On April 15, 2026, police were alerted after school officials identified a student in possession of an item during a fire drill that appeared to be a firearm. Officers attended immediately and confirmed the item was a cap gun.
The replica item was seized, and police conducted follow‑up investigation to ensure there was no further risk to students or staff. No actual firearm was involved.
As a result of the investigation, a youth was arrested and charged. The youth was released in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.