Winston-Salem, NC – A 19-year-old student is being held without bond after authorities say a weapon was brought onto a Forsyth County campus, prompting arrests and additional juvenile charges Tuesday.
According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Crishawn Jamel Royster, 19, of Winston-Salem, on Tuesday, January 13. Royster was charged with one count of felony possession of a stolen vehicle, one count of felony possession of a weapon on campus, one count of misdemeanor resisting a public officer, and five counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Investigators said Royster is currently being held at the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center under no bond allowed. His first court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14.
Authorities also reported that a juvenile being held at the Alexander Youth Development Facility received additional charges connected to the same incident, including felony possession of a stolen vehicle and misdemeanor resisting a public officer.
Multiple other juveniles were identified during the investigation. According to the sheriff’s office, two juveniles were each charged with felony accessory after the fact, while a third juvenile was charged with felony possession of a stolen vehicle and misdemeanor resisting a public officer. All three juveniles were released to their parents.
Officials have not released details about the specific weapon involved or the exact campus location. The investigation remains ongoing.
School safety incidents involving weapons are treated as high-priority cases in Forsyth County, particularly when multiple juveniles are involved.
Anyone with additional information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.
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