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Youth Faces Numerous Charges

A 14-year-old male is facing a long list of charges after an incident Thursday afternoon at the Inn of the Good Shepherd.

A staff member found the youth in the kitchen at the John St. facility after closing time around 4:45pm.

Constable Les Jones says when confronted, the teen allegedly produced a knife and began approaching the staff member.

The employee was able to defend himself and with, help from other staff, was able to subdue the teen.

When police arrived, a search of the youth allegedly uncovered items taken during a break and enter in Brights Grove earlier in the day, where a vehicle was also taken.

The teen is in custody charged with five counts of breaching probation, two counts of breach of bail, break and enter and assault with a weapon.

The 14-year-old accused cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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