1 youth, 3 adults charged after Bedford junior high assault
Police say a youth and three adults have been charged after an assault at a junior high school in Bedford, N.S., last fall.
Halifax Regional Police says officers were called to a disturbance at Rocky Lake Junior High just before 1 p.m. on Oct. 19, 2023.
A youth allegedly assaulted another youth they knew with a rock outside the school. The victim then reportedly fled into the school’s front lobby.
Police say a vehicle with four adults inside then pulled into the parking lot at a high rate of speed.
The adults from the vehicle – who police say knew the suspect – entered the school along with the suspect and other youths, according to a Friday news release.
The group allegedly confronted the victim and assaulted them. Police say one of the adults also threatened school staff who were trying to intervene.
The school was briefly put in lockdown and video of the incident was circulated.
“Police removed the suspects from the school and commenced an investigation. We are working closely with school officials and the incident remains under investigation at this time,” said Const. John MacLeod in the release.
One of the youths and three adults were changed in connection with the incident on Thursday.
A 17-year-old has been charged with:
- assault with a weapon
- assault causing bodily harm
- assault
A 38-year-old man has been charged with:
- dangerous operation of a vehicle
- assault
- uttering threats to cause bodily harm or death
- causing a disturbance
- mischief
An 18-year-old man has been charged with:
- assault
- causing a disturbance
- mischief
A 36-year-old woman has been charged with:
- mischief
- causing a disturbance
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
A passing comet could shine as bright as Venus. Here are the best viewing times
This eye-catching celestial event is around the corner and will appear in the skies this fall.
Mortgage loan rules are changing in Canada
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced changes to mortgage rules she says are aimed at helping more Canadians to purchase their first home.
Body recovered from B.C. lake after unclothed man leads investigators to crash site
Mounties are investigating a fatal crash north of Whistler, B.C., after an unclothed man who was found along the side of the road led police to a pickup truck submerged in a lake with one occupant still inside.
A pipeline explosion is shooting a towering pillar of flame over a Houston suburb
A massive pipeline fire shooting a towering pillar of flame for hours over suburban Houston on Monday as first responders evacuated a surrounding neighborhood and tried to keep more nearby homes from catching fire.
Man suspected in apparent assassination attempt on Trump charged with federal gun crimes
Ryan Wesley Routh portrayed himself online as a man who built housing for homeless people in Hawaii, tried to recruit fighters for Ukraine to defend itself against Russia, and described his support and then disdain for Donald Trump -- even urging Iran to kill him.
Jane's Addiction cancels tour in the wake of an onstage fight
The alternative rock band Jane's Addiction has scuttled its latest tour following an onstage scuffle between lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro.
'Never seen anything like this': Humpback whale catches unsuspecting seal off Vancouver Island
A Vancouver Island nature photographer says he has never seen anything like what his camera captured on a recent whale-watching excursion off Victoria.
Manitoba NDP MLA booted from caucus due to business partner acting as Peter Nygard's lawyer
Manitoba’s NDP government has removed Mark Wasyliw, MLA for Fort Garry, from the party’s caucus after the party discovered his business partner is working as Peter Nygard’s criminal defense lawyer.
Former military leader Haydn Edmundson found not guilty of sexual assault
Former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson has been found not guilty of sexual assault and committing an indecent act, concluding a trial that began in February.