Jacksonville, FL — WOKV is working to learn if anyone has been arrested, after an incident at Sandalwood High School on Wednesday morning.
Duval County Public Schools says a student and another individual were both taken into custody by school police, after officers found an unloaded firearm and a knife inside their vehicle.
We're told the student was being dropped off at the school after normal school arrival times, so officers carried out a search of the student. They say the student was found to be in possession of a magazine containing ammunition, which led police to detain the vehicle that dropped off the student, where the weapons where allegedly found.
DCPS says the items were immediately confiscated and that no students or staff were at risk. An investigation is underway to determine whether anyone will face criminal charges. School discipline is pending as well.
FULL ROBOCALL MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL HATCHER:
“Good Afternoon parents and guardians of Sandalwood High School. This is Principal Hatcher calling to notify you of an incident that occurred today and the proactive, safety measures we took to ensure the safety of our campus. This morning, Duval County School Police and school administrators located an unloaded firearm and a large knife in the vehicle of an individual that was dropping a student off on campus. The items were immediately confiscated by law enforcement and both the individual and the student who had been dropped off were taken into custody. Law enforcement is continuing to investigate and criminal charges as well as school discipline are pending. All students and staff remained safe throughout this time. We greatly appreciate the swift action of Duval County School Police and staff. We are also thankful for the protocols in place that led to this discovery. The investigation began as part of a routine search of students who were entering campus after normal school arrival times. The search of the student uncovered a magazine containing ammunition, which led school police to detain the vehicle that dropped off the student and search it. Thanks to our protocol of locking all school entrance gates, with the exception of our guarded main gate, we were able to detain the vehicle quickly. As we work toward ensuring safety on our campus, we ask for your parental support and partnership. Please talk with your child about this incident, and continue to emphasize their role in keeping our school safe. We encourage you to monitor your child’s belongings and the items he or she may bring to school. Any firearm or weapon brought to school is a violation of the Code of Conduct. Offender(s) can face disciplinary action by the district as well as possible criminal charges with serious consequences. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 904-646-5100 if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you and have a good afternoon.”
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