GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida high school student dressed in camouflage and tactical gear prompted a school security alert Friday before being arrested, according to authorities.
The incident happened Friday at Clay High School, where deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office say the student arrived wearing commando-style gear, including a tactical vest with pouches, a ballistic helmet, and a radio.
According to the sheriff’s office, a school employee spotted the individual but did not recognize him or know whether he was a student. The employee then watched him turn around and immediately leave campus, raising concerns about his behavior.
The school was placed on SECURE status while deputies investigated.
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Authorities later located the student off campus and interviewed him. He was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of disrupting a school function, according to the sheriff’s office.
The student also faces disciplinary action under the Clay County District Schools Student Code of Conduct.
The sheriff’s office said it takes all school-related threats seriously and worked with the district to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Authorities did not report any weapons or specify why the student wore the tactical gear.