2 teen boys arrested in Markham rock-throwing incidents: OPP | CBC News
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Two 18-year-old boys from Markham and Richmond Hill were arrested by the Ontario Provincial Police for their involvement in rock-throwing incidents that occurred from September to November. During this period, the OPP's Aurora detachment received 11 reports of deliberate rock throwing at vehicles on Highway 48. One incident resulted in life-threatening injuries for two people. They have been charged with aggravated assault and mischief, and their identities were withheld due to their youth. They are scheduled to appear in court in Richmond Hill.
The Ontario Provincial Police announced the arrest of two teenage boys in connection with multiple rock-throwing incidents reported between September and November. Police reported 11 instances of rocks deliberately thrown at vehicles on Highway 48, resulting in two people suffering life-threatening injuries.
The accused, both 18 years old and identified as from Markham and Richmond Hill, face charges of aggravated assault, mischief endangering life, and mischief damage to property. Police withheld their identities due to their youth at the time of the incidents.
A separate case earlier this year saw two other teenage boys charged in incidents of rocks being thrown at vehicles in Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville, resulting in one person sustaining minor injuries.
Police stated the arrested individuals are expected to appear in court in Richmond Hill at a later date, emphasizing the serious nature of the offenses related to public safety.
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