16-Year-Old Arrested After Knife Discovered During Altercation at Milton Plaza

A Milton youth is facing charges following a fight that broke out Monday morning, Nov. 24, at a local shopping plaza. Halton police responded to the Fresh co parking lot on Louis St. Laurent Avenue around 11:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a group of teens involved in an altercation, including one allegedly carrying a knife.

When officers arrived, the teens scattered, prompting a brief search. Police soon located the teen suspected of having the knife hiding in the Starbucks washroom within the same plaza. The 16-year-old was arrested without incident and has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Police confirmed that no serious injuries occurred during the fight. The charge has yet to be tested in court.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact police at 905-825-4777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

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