Two people have been arrested in connection with the recent threats against Hammarskjold High School.
According to police both the accused remain in police custody and the investigation is ongoing.
Police are not releasing more information at this time.
The high school has received more than a dozen anonymous threats this year which has caused worry, concern, frustration
and anger among parents, students, and staff.
Police said the threats involved both bombs and armed attacks and came through Crime Stoppers.
Combined rewards for information and conviction of those responsible came from the Lakehead Public School Board and the community have totaled $15,000.
In a statement to our newsroom, the chair of the Hammarskjold School Council, Cheri Lappage says ‘I’m so relieved to find out police have arrested 2 suspects.
“It’s my hope that police have the right people in custody and our school community will see an end to this. Thank you to the TBPS for their support and effort to resolve this.”
She adds, it’s hoped the school can get back “to a sense of normalcy.”
(Staff photo of school, April 18th, 7:30am)