Police confirm knife used during incident near Woodstock High

WPF said one student arrested, another treated for non-life threatening injuries

By Jim Dumville – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Onestudent was arrested and another taken to hospital after the Woodstock Police Force and Ambulance New Brunswick responded to what police describe as an “aggravated assault” near Woodstock High School at noon Tuesday, March 28.

In a statement issued March 30, Woodstock Police Force Gary Forward said the incident occurred in a parking lot adjacent to the Woodstock High School involving two students.

“Although our investigation to date has revealed this to be an isolated incident with no further immediate or ongo- ing risk to other students, it is necessary that police demonstrate transparency by advising that a knife was used that resulted in non-life-threatening injuries,” the police said in the March 30 statement.

Forward said the Woodstock Police Force arrested the subject student in this matter, while the other student was taken to the Upper River Valley for treatment of his injuries.

He said the police force is working in partnership with school officials and social services to mitigate any further risks.

Shortly after the incident on March 28, WHS

Principal Derrick O’Leary sent a message to parents and guardians informing them of the incident.

“Today at lunchtime, an incident occurred off school grounds involving two students from our school,’ O’Leary wrote. “In the interest of safety, we took appropriate measures to handle the situation, and the police and paramedics were called.”

While offering few details, O’Leary explained he sent the message to families as discussions about the incident may arise at home and on social media.

“I would like to remind you that in these instanc- es, social media often worsens situations by inciting fear, spreading misinformation and inflaming important issues we are working hard to address,” the principal wrote.

He encouraged parents