Five teen boys face charges after armed threats made against two people in Thorold

Niagara police charged five teen boys after two people were allegedly threatened by a group of males armed with weapons Tuesday evening.

Officers say they responded to a weapons call at around 7:45 p.m. in the area near Davis and Beaverdams roads in Thorold.

Investigators say the initial information was that four to five males in a white car were in the area, allegedly with a gun and knives, and had threatened a man and woman from Thorold.

The caller had provided information to identify the license plate and vehicle.

Police say they arrested every occupant of the vehicle when they arrived. The initial investigation revealed that knives were present, and no gun was found, but a gun was allegedly alluded to in the threats.

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Officers charged one 13-year-old boy from St. Catharines with offences including uttering threats, assault with a weapon and for possession of a weapon.

They also charged a 16-year-old boy from St. Catharines with similar offences, as well as failing to comply with a release order.

Niagara police charged a 17-year-old boy from St. Catharines with offences including uttering threats, assault with a weapon and for possessing a weapon.

Investigators charged a 16-year-old boy from Thorold with uttering threats, assault with a weapon and for possessing a weapon.

Detectives charged a 17-year-old boy from Thorold with dangerous operation of a conveyance.

Officers say no injuries were reported from this incident.

The 16-year-old and 17-year-old boys from St. Catharines were held for a bail hearing at a St. Catharines courthouse on Wednesday.

The three other boys were released with future court dates.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1024233.

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