A gun was found in the backpack of a 17-year-old Colonial Forge High School student.
From Stafford sheriff’s spokeswoman MC Moncure:
Suspicious activities surrounding a juvenile caused a 17-year-old Colonial Forge High School student to be searched today. The search revealed a .40 caliber handgun which was concealed in the student’s backpack. The juvenile was charged with Possession of a Concealed Weapon and Possession of a Firearm on School Property. The investigation as to how the student came to possess the firearm is ongoing.
The juvenile is currently being held at the Rappahannock Juvenile Center.
