SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER ARRESTS STUDENT FOUND WITH KNIVES
Delaware State Police have arrested an 18-year-old student at Indian River High School in Dagsboro after two knives were located in his backpack on Wednesday morning.
On January 24, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the School Resource Officer at Indian River High School, located at 29772 Armory Road in Dagsboro, Delaware, was notified by school staff that they discovered a vape pen with suspected THC and two folding knives following their search of the student's backpack.
The student was removed from the school and turned over to the custody of a parent, no threats were made, and no students or staff were harmed. The student later turned himself in at Troop 4, where he was charged with the following crimes:
- Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School Zone (Felony)
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
- Possession of Marijuana
The student was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released after posting a $2,001 secured bond. He was also issued a no-contact order with the Indian River School District.