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Al Resource Officer at LaBelle High School was notified of a student who may be in possession of a weapon ...
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LABELLE -- A Hendry County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer at LaBelle High School was notified of a student that may be in possession of a weapon.
Earlier this morning, April 15, 2025, a LaBelle High School Student attempted to pass through the School’s Weapons Detection System, when staff was alerted regarding the contents of the student’s backpack.
HCSO SRO was immediately notified and detained the student. A search of the student’s backpack revealed a BB gun and a metal container containing BBs.
“We intend to continue to strive to ensure a safe school environment for our students”, said Sheriff Steve Whidden. “We were immediately able to confirm that at no time was there any direct threat or immediate danger to the students and staff on the LaBelle High School campus”.
The 17-year-old student was arrested on charges of Possession of Weapon on School Property.
