Delaware student arrested for possession of firearm while in school

The incident happened Monday at John Dickinson High School.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- Delaware State Police have arrested and charged a teenager they say brought a loaded gun into his high school Monday.

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.
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