The incident happened at John Dickinson High School in Wilmington
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Police say a school resource officer was notified the teen could have been in possession of a handgun.
The trooper then brought the teen to a secured, vacant classroom and allegedly found the loaded gun in his waistband.
Police say their investigation determined the gun was stolen.
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The teen was taken into custody without incident and was arraigned in New Castle County Family Court.
He is facing several weapons charges that include carrying a concealed deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a prohibited juvenile, possession of a weapon in a safe school zone, and receiving a stolen firearm.
The teen is currently in New Castle County Detention Center on a $20,000 cash bond.