Man arrested after issuing threats, forcing hold and secure at Port Perry high school

Durham police said a 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged after he emailed a series of threats to a high school in Port Perry, Ont.

On Monday, police were forced to evacuate Port Perry High School after a a threat was made to school officials.

The nearby HS Cornish Public School was also placed in a hold and secure as a precautionary measure.

The Durham District School Board said the hold and secure at HS Cornish was lifted shortly thereafter and police helped staff with a controlled exit of students.

On Wednesday, police arrested 40-year-old Joshua Kimble of Peterborough. In connection with the incident, Kimble has been charged with mischief and conveying false messages.

Anyone with additional information is being asked to contact investigators.