Students Charged With Weapons at Schools

In recent incidents, two students were found with weapons at schools in Florida and South Carolina. A 13-year-old from Minneola Charter School was arrested for threatening to 'slit someone's throat' with a steak knife he brought to campus, claiming he intended to use it for lunch, but was processed and released to a parent. Meanwhile, a 16-year-old student at Dreher High School in Columbia was charged after a kitchen knife fell from his pocket; no threats were made, and he was also released to a parent. These incidents follow a previous case where a 14-year-old at Westwood High attempted to bring a loaded handgun to school, highlighting ongoing concerns about school safety despite the implementation of metal detector programs. Both school districts are working to address these security issues following a troubled start to the school year. No injuries were reported in any of the incidents.