UPDATED: 2nd Arrest in Cape Henlopen HS Student Arrested with Gun in School
UPDATED – 01/25/24 – A 15 year old Cape Henlopen High School student has been arrested in connection with the arrest of a 17 year old student found with a gun on school property last week. The investigation revealed the 17 year old had the gun at his Rehoboth Beach home after it was given to him by the 15 year old on January 16th. The students conspired to hide the gun from being found by the School Resource Officer and school staff on January 17th after the 17 year old was detained.
On Thursday, the 15 year old turned himself in to police at Troop 4, where he was charged with the following crimes:
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon by Person Under 18 (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm in a Safe School Zone (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
The teen was arraigned by Family Court and released to a guardian on a $2,500 unsecured bond. He was also issued a no contact order with the Cape Henlopen School District.
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Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old Cape Henlopen High School student for bringing a loaded handgun to school. Staff notified the School Resource Officer at the school with information that the student possibly had a firearm in their possession. Further investigation led to the discovery of a loaded 9mm handgun in the teen’s backpack. No students or staff were harmed. The teen was taken into custody without incident and faces charges that include Carrying a Concealed Firearm and Possession of a Firearm in a Safe School Zone, both of which are felonies. The teen is currently being held at the Stevenson House Detention Center on a $10,000 secured bond.
