Student finds bullet near Palmerston school
Police say there's no 'ongoing risk' to students, staff, community
PALMERSTON – Police say there's no ongoing risk to the community after a bullet was found outside a local school last week.
Wellington County OPP officers were called to Palmerston Public School on April 30 at about 11am after student found "an undischarged round ... on school grounds."
"OPP officers attended the school, secured the item and conducted a search of the surrounding area," police stated in a May 4 press release.
"No additional items of concern were located during that search."
Police added that while they take such incidents seriously, there is no "ongoing risk to students, staff or the broader community."
They thanked "the student and school staff for reporting the item quickly and appropriately."
Anyone with information about this incident can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122.
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-8477. Tip providers may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
