On June 23, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. the Kootenay Boundary (Nelson Rural RCMP) received a report of a possible threat at the Mt. Sentinel High School, which is situated 20 kms West of Nelson along Hwy #3.

Officers arrived at the scene to find school officials had detained one of the students. After a brief discussion with officials, the student was taken into police custody without incident.

Our primary focus was to determine the credibility of the information, identifying anyone that should be spoken with immediately, and determining what further actions should be taken. Investigators have determined this threat to be very serious in nature and have determined this was an isolated incident.

We appreciate that there has been a number of rumours and speculation relating to the investigation, but our lack of public confirmation is not reflective of the investigative efforts taken.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. In coordination with School District #8, support is in place to assist those concerned about the recent events.

The individual who was taken into police custody is expected to appear in Castlegar Provincial Court later today. Numerous criminal charges are pending