DEPUTIES ARREST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FOR POSSESSION OF A LOADED FIREARM ON CAMPUS

St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 17-year-old male student from Westwood High School this afternoon for possession of a loaded firearm on campus.

The discovery of the firearm came after an investigation into allegations against the student for possession of stolen property. The investigation prompted a search of the student’s backpack where the deputies recovered the alleged stolen items along with the loaded firearm. No threats against students or staff were made or reported.

The juvenile was transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice for the weapons violation. The investigation into the alleged stolen property is still activate and ongoing.

We are committed to providing a safe learning environment on every school campus and appreciate our continued partnership with St. Lucie Public Schools to help keep our students safe.

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