A Griffin Middle School student is facing charges for having a weapon on campus.
The school resource deputy searched the student’s backpack after getting a tip about a gun. The search turned up a black metal airsoft pistol.
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) says the 13-year-old was arrested Monday and is charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds.
Press release from LCSO:
On Monday, November 17, a School Resource Deputy was notified that a 13-year-old Griffin Middle School student in the 8th grade was in possession of a gun on campus.
A school administrator identified the student and conducted an administrative search of the student’s backpack. The search revealed a black metal air soft pistol.
The student was taken into custody and transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center.
The student has been charged with Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on School Grounds.
The student will also be disciplined in accordance with the Leon County Schools Student Code of Conduct. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office encourages parents and guardians to speak with their children about the consequences of bringing weapons to school and the importance of maintaining a safe and secure learning environment.
