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New Castle County, DE Student, 15, Arrested With Loaded Handgun
Middletown, DE – A 15 year old student was arrested after authorities discovered a loaded handgun and knife inside his bag at Middletown High School, following reports that he allegedly threatened oth
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-28T17:37:58.226Z
Middletown, DE – A 15 year old student was arrested after authorities discovered a loaded handgun and knife inside his bag at Middletown High School , following reports that he allegedly threatened others while carrying a weapon.
According to Delaware State Police, the incident unfolded Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Middletown High School, located at 120 Silver Lake Road in New Castle County, south of Wilmington.
School officials began investigating after a concerned parent reported that the student allegedly displayed a knife and made threatening statements the previous day.
Loaded Handgun Discovered During School Investigation Police said the school's assigned resource officer was notified Tuesday morning about the allegations.
Staff determined that the student had not yet arrived on campus.
At approximately 10:40 a.m., the student arrived at school, where the resource officer and staff immediately approached him.
Authorities say the student resisted when asked to surrender his bookbag and crossbody bag while being escorted into an empty classroom.
A struggle followed before officials secured both bags.
Inside the crossbody bag, investigators discovered a loaded 9mm handgun and a 4 inch knife , according to state police.
Teen Faces Multiple Felony Charges The student was taken to Delaware State Police Troop 9 and charged with several offenses, including possession of a firearm by a person under 21, possession of ammunition by a person under 21, possession of a firearm in a safe school zone and possession of a deadly weapon by a person under 18.
Additional charges include possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a weapon in a safe recreation zone and resisting arrest.
Student Held on $70,100 Cash Bond The teenager was arraigned in New Castle County Family Court and committed to a juvenile detention center on a $70,100 cash bond .
Authorities did not report any shots fired or injuries during the incident.
The student's identity was not released because he is a juvenile.
The investigation highlights how a parent's report prompted school officials and law enforcement to intervene before the student's bags were searched.
All charges remain allegations, and the student is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.