A 16-year-old sophomore at Cookeville High School was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon on school property after being found with a BB pistol. According to WSMV, the student brought the BB gun to school because another student is anticipating a confrontation. The BB pistol was discovered by a school resource deputy and school administrators.
After mentioning the gun to a peer, the student informed school officials, prompting quick action from the school resource officer. The student was arrested and taken to the Putnam County Juvenile Detention center, as reported by 3B Media News. He is scheduled to appear in court at 2 p.m. today.
The sheriff's office shared details on social media, later reported by the Herald-Citizen, emphasizing that possession of a weapon on school property is a "zero tolerance" offense under Putnam County School System Policy 6309. Students found in violation face at least one year of expulsion, unless modified on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Schools.
