TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A 14-year-old ninth-grade student at Leon High School was arrested after a knife was found on campus, according to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said that on Friday, Oct. 16, a school resource deputy was notified after a teacher saw a knife fall from the bottom of the student’s backpack while the student was walking down a school hallway.
The student was taken into custody and transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center, the sheriff’s office said.
The student was charged with possession of a weapon on school property. The sheriff’s office said the student also will be disciplined in accordance with the Leon County Schools Student Code of Conduct.
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office encouraged parents and guardians to talk with their children about the consequences of bringing weapons to school and the importance of maintaining a safe and secure learning environment.
Leon County Sheriff’s office