TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A Griffin Middle School student was arrested Monday for bringing a weapon onto campus, according to the Leon County Sheriff\u2019s Office. <\/p>\n
The 13-year-old\u2019s backpack was searched after a school resource deputy was told the student had a gun, per LCSO. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe search revealed a black metal air soft pistol,\u201c the sheriffs office said in a press release.<\/p>\n
The 8th grader was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds and taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center. <\/p>\n
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The arrest comes about a week after a 12-year-old Griffin Middle School student was taken into custody<\/a> for bringing a BB gun onto the school\u2019s campus. <\/p>\n About a year ago, a 13-year-old Griffin Middle schooler was arrested<\/a> for bringing a loaded handgun onto campus. <\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n