Police: Gun brought to Washington High as part of drug deal

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Sep 24, 2008 at 11:27 AM EST

Story Updated: Sep 24, 2008 at 11:30 AM EST

SOUTH BEND – Police say that a student drug deal led to police finding a gun Tuesday at Washington High School.

A 17-year-old junior male and a 14-year-old freshman female were arrested Tuesday afternoon after a loaded handgun was found in a backpack, along with five grams of marijuana.

A police report by the school’s resource officer said the 17-year-old student allegedly brought the gun and the marijuana to the school, and had planned to meet with two other students to complete a drug deal.

Although police were notified by a caller that a gun was inside the school Tuesday morning, police reportedly didn’t find the weapon, hidden in a backpack belonging to the 14-year-old girl, until almost 2 p.m.

The police report states the 14-year-old knew the gun and the drugs were hidden in the backpack when the items were found.

Both students are currently being held in the Juvenile Justice Center.

Reporter John Paul will have more on this story on WSBT News at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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