Weapon investigation leads to hold and secure at WCI

Waterloo Collegiate Institute (WCI) was put in a hold and secure on Wednesday morning as police investigated a potential weapon incident.

The hold and secure was implemented at the high school just after 11 a.m. as a safety precaution.

Waterloo Regional Police said officers responded to the scene after they received reports that a person was planning to attend the high school with a weapon.

Police said one youth was arrested and charged with public mischief, and there’s no concern for public safety.

While the hold and secure was still in place, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) said the ‘concern’ was outside of the school building and students were still learning in classrooms.

The hold and secure was lifted around 12:30 p.m.

UPDATE:

One youth has been arrested for public mischief after a quick response by Patrol, Emergency Response, and Direct Action Response officers.

Police responded to WCI after reports of a person planning to attend the school with a weapon.

There is no concern for public… https://t.co/SXXZ2KAI5c

— Waterloo Regional Police (@WRPSToday) February 21, 2024

UPDATE: The hold and secure at Waterloo Collegiate Institute has been lifted. We appreciate the swift action of @WRPSToday for keeping our school communities safe. https://t.co/TPvLKsMRiE

— Waterloo Region DSB (@wrdsb) February 21, 2024