Multiple Schools in Hold and Secure Due to Police Investigation in Mississauga

 

Multiple schools are in hold and secure due to a police investigation in Mississauga.

Shortly before 10:00 a.m, Peel police said officers are investigating a possible threat in the area of Thomas St. and Tenth Line W.

Due to this investigation, the following schools are in hold and secure:

• Stephen Lewis SS                               
• Applewood SS
• Churchill Meadows ES
• St Faustina CES
• St Joan of Arc SS

Churchill Meadows Library is also in a hold and secure position.

Updates to follow. 

UPDATE: 

Police say the that while the investigation is ongoing, the following has been learned: schools are heading into exam week, and it has determined that the call came in via a voice over internet protocol (VOIP) type system.

UPDATE:

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board says St. Joan of Arc C.S.S. and St. Faustina School remain in hold and secure. Students will be dismissed at their regular dismissal time through a controlled release under the supervision of Peel Regional Police.