‘Grossly irresponsible’: Toronto police arrest viral-video teen Marcella Zoia for hurling chairs off 45th floor of high-rise

A 19-year-old woman has been charged with throwing two chairs off a 45th storey balcony along a busy downtown Toronto street.

The incident shown in an online video, captioned “Good morning”, sparked widespread outrage.

Detective Todd Higo said Marcella Zoia turned herself in.

Zoia made a brief court appearance on Wednesday afternoon and was released on C$2,000 (US$1,500) bail and ordered to live with her mother. She must also not have any contact with the four people who were with her at the time.

“She is embarrassed by what happened. She wished it never happened. Of course, she would never wish anyone would be hurt,” said Greg Leslie, her lawyer.

Leslie said Zoia understands the public outrage. He said he would have discussions with the prosecution and the case might not go to trial.

A viral video shot from the apartment balcony shows Zoia throwing one of the chairs, which plummets to the street below.

After receiving tips from the public, police identified her and asked her to turn herself in.

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Zoia is charged with mischief endangering life, mischief endangering property and common nuisance.

The chairs landed near the front entrance of the towering condo, but there were no reports of injuries.

Constable David Hopkinson said the apartment was being used as a short-term rental.

“I just hope that people take from the example the consequences that will befall this woman. This is irresponsible behaviour that is unacceptable,” Toronto Mayor John Tory said.

“It was not just a lark gone bad. It was grossly irresponsible behaviour that could have caused serious injury and death.”