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UPDATE – charges released following weapons incident at Centennial Secondary School

By Paul Martin Mar 27, 2026 | 9:04 AM

UPDATE FRIDAY at 9 AM- Belleville Police have released more details and charges relating to yesterday’s incident involving weapons at Centennial Secondary School.

RELEASE – UPDATE: Temporary Lockdown at a West End Secondary School

A male youth is facing several charges in connection with a firearm investigation at a secondary school in Belleville.

On March 26th, Belleville Police responded to a report of an individual inside a west end secondary school with a firearm. Officers attended and located the male nearby in possession of a replica firearm and several knives and took him into custody without incident.

Upon further investigation, 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 police investigation, a 15-year-old Belleville male, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

· Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm X2

· Assault with a weapon X2

· Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

· Imitation firearm – use while committing offence

· Forcible confinement

He was held for a bail hearing.

ORIGINAL STORY – A 15-year-old boy has been charged following an incident that triggered a lockdown at a west end Belleville school on Thursday.

Belleville Police responded to a report of an individual inside Centennial Secondary School with a firearm around 12:30 p.m.

Upon arrival and further investigation, officers located a teenager nearby in possession of a replica firearm and several knives.

The accused is now facing a number of weapons charges.

The school was placed on lockdown for just over 10 minutes while the investigation was conducted.  No injuries were reported.

The School Board sent a message out to parents right after the incident happened, and the school also gave a full explanation to parents at the end of the day.

The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Belleville Police Service at 613-966-0882.