Cape Henlopen Gun

Courtesy: Delaware State Police

LEWES, DE - A 15-year-old Cape Henlopen High School student has been arrested in connection with a 17-year-old found with a gun on school property last week.

According to the Delaware State Police, an investigation into the 17-year-old reportedly revealed he had been given the gun at home by the 15-year-old on January 15th. Police say the two students conspired to hide the gun from the School Resource Officer and staff on January 17th after the 17-year-old had been detained. 

Police say the 15-year-old turned himself in today, January 25th, and has been charged with the following:

-Possession of a Deadly Weapon by Person Under 18 (Felony)

-Possession of a Firearm in a Safe School Zone (Felony)

-Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)

The teenager was released to a guardian on a $2,500 unsecured bond and issued a no contact order with the Cape Henlopen School District. 

 

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