Milton Teen Charged With Making Death Threats Via Snapchat
Published September 24, 2017 at 4:33 pm
A 15-year-old Milton boy who was out on bail is in trouble with the law again.
A 15-year-old Milton boy who was out on bail is in trouble with the law again.
Halton police arrested the teen on Sept. 19 around 10 p.m. after he allegedly threatened a peer via social media by posing for a photo at the victim’s home with a gun.
The photo was sent to the victim – with an attached message – via Snapchat, say police, causing the victim to fear for his life.
Police allege they found the weapon – a pellet gun, it turns out – when they cuffed the teen.
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The suspect and victim know each other, say police, and have been involved in a lengthy fight — but it’s unclear what they’re beefing about.
The suspect is linked to an Aug. 31 basketball street robbery in Milton.
The teen – whose name is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act – is charged with uttering death threats, possession of weapons dangerous, and breach recognizance of bail.
Anyone with information is asked to phone Det.-Const. Sarah McCullagh with 1 District’s criminal investigations bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2419 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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