Throughout the day and into the evening of Tuesday, December 18, 2018, Manitoba RCMP investigated three separate reports of social media threats in three Manitoba communities.
On December 18, 2018, at approximately 12:10pm, Thompson RCMP received a report of social media threats being made towards students of R.D. Parker Collegiate in Thompson. Officers arrested a male youth in this incident with charges pending. The suspect is enrolled at the school in Thompson.
On December 18, 2018, at approximately 8pm, Carman RCMP received a report of social media threats made toward students of Carman Collegiate. Officers arrested a male youth from Carmen and charges are pending. The suspect is a student at the school.
On December 18, 2018, at 10:20pm, Beausejour RCMP received a report of social media threats made towards students of École Edward Schreyer School. Officers arrested a male youth from the RM of Springfield and charges are pending. The suspect is a student at the school.
RCMP report that the three male suspects ranged in age from 13 to 17 years.
Manitoba RCMP remind parents and guardians to speak to their children about social media responsibility – as well as what to do if they see an online threat.
“Talk to you children about what they are doing and saying online – remind them that their actions on social media can have serious consequences and can lead to criminal charges,” said Corporal Julie Courchaine of the Manitoba RCMP. “If your children see something concerning online, ensure they know to immediately alert you, to contact police, or notify a teacher.”
