Teen arrested for bringing gun to school grounds

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A 16-year-old student was arrested Wednesday afternoon for bringing a handgun to school.

The Yuma Police Department (YPD) said it received information about a Yuma High School student who may have had a weapon on school property.

According to YPD, Yuma High School administration was notified that a student may have had a weapon on campus and the School Resource Officer was made aware of the situation.

Yuma police said a 16-year-old teenager had a handgun and was taken into custody.

He was booked into the Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center on charges of carrying a weapon on school grounds and carrying a deadly weapon under the age of 21.

No injuries or threats were reported. YPD and the Yuma Union High School District worked together on this case.

If you or anyone else has information about this case, to remain anonymous, contact YPD at 928-373-4700 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463.