A youth has been charged in relation to the death of another youth.
On March 9, 2026, Lennox and Addington OPP responded to a local school for a medical emergency.
One youth was transported to hospital and later died.
The ongoing investigation is being led by the OPP L&A County Crime Unit, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner.
Throughout the process, police have worked cooperatively with school officials.
As a result, a youth has been charged with the following offences:
• Criminal harassment
• Indignity to a dead body
• Indecent communication – two counts
The identities of all individuals involved are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. No further information will be released out of respect for the privacy of the family.
