An update after a medical emergency and hold and secure at Chippewa Secondary School in September.

North Bay Police say the investigation led to the arrest on Monday of a young person from North Bay who is charged with drug trafficking.

Police say the September 23rd incident resulted in three young people seeking medical treatment.

The investigation found that a young person, who is not a student at Chippewa, trafficked suspected Xanax to students at an offsite location.

Eleven suspected Xanax tablets were seized by police.

The young person will appear in the North Bay Courthouse on November 18th, 2020 to answer to the charge.

In accordance with Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice Act, the North Bay Police Service will not be releasing the name, or any other information, that may lead to the identification of the accused.

Police say this investigation highlights three points;

  • The value in a close working relationship between school personnel, First Responders and the School Liaison Officer. The initial reaction to a medical emergency was effectively and efficiently handled and subsequently it resulted in the identification of the person responsible for the illegal distribution of drugs.
  • The dangers of using prescription drugs when not under the direction of a Medical Doctor.
  • Parents should be aware that Schools, Police and other First Responders have protocols in place for Lockdowns, Hold and Secure situations and Shelter in Place. Schools practice these protocols and in this instance a hold and secure was a reaction that assisted first responders in providing medical assistance in a safe environment for everyone. Any of these tactics are done with the safety and privacy of the students and teachers in mind.

 

(File photo by station staff)

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