A 16-year-old boy has been charged by Durham Regional Police in connection with a stabbing incident outside an Oshawa high school, sparking concerns about Ontario’s bail and release procedures.
According to authorities, the teenager had been arrested previously for a violent offense involving a weapon and was released on bail under certain conditions, including house arrest. Despite being re-arrested for breaching these conditions, he was released again with the same terms. The youth was arrested for the third time on Nov. 21, linked to a stabbing that injured two high school students, alongside new charges for violating his court-mandated conditions.
The stabbing took place on Nov. 20 around 12:30 p.m. near Coldstream Drive and Harmony Road North, with the injured students, from Maxwell Heights Secondary School, taken to hospitals in Toronto for non-life-threatening wounds. Investigators clarified that the incident did not occur on school grounds and was likely an isolated event.
Following a search warrant at an Oshawa residence, the teenage suspect was apprehended without resistance, facing multiple criminal charges such as aggravated assault, robbery, possession of dangerous weapons, and non-compliance with a release order. The investigation is ongoing.
These developments emerged shortly after the provincial government announced plans for legislation mandating individuals granted bail to provide a cash security deposit upfront, instead of waiting to pay if they violate bail terms. This proposed change aims to ensure accountability and compliance from those accused of crimes.
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