Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Midlands

17-year-old arrested with weapons at Easley school
Posted: 12.18.2012 at 10:35 AM
0
A 17-year-old student has been arrested after officials found a host of weapons in his car at Easley High School.  / MGN
Photo

EASLEY, S.C. (AP) -- A 17-year-old student has been arrested after officials found a host of weapons in his car at Easley High School.

Police said another student told faculty members Monday morning that a student had a number of weapons in his vehicle.

Officers found a loaded .22-caliber handgun, two axes, a stun-gun, a razor blade knife, nine other knives, handcuffs and 200 rounds of ammunition.

The student is charged with possession of guns on school property.

Pickens school district spokesman John Eby says the student will be recommended for expulsion.

Eby says it appears the weapons were left in the car after being used for hunting and recreation. He says there is no indication the weapons were brought to school to harm anyone.

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Commanding General of Fort Jackson suspended, accused of adultery
WACH Fox News Center  |  Yesterday at 5:40 PM  |  1 comment
Thumbnail
X Factor taping in Charleston, free tickets available
Fraendy Clervaud  |  Monday, May 20, 2013  |  4 comments
Follow Midlands Connect
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
MoneyWACH
Financial tips & tricks from Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
Mission Midlands
A program from the Oliver Gospel Mission
MOJO Gallery
View and share your pictures from around the Midlands
ADVERTISEMENT