MIDLAND, Texas — A Legacy Freshman High School student was arrested Monday morning after officers received a tip someone on the bus had a gun.
According to a statement from Midland ISD, district police received a tip about a student possibly having a gun on the bus.
Police stopped the bus at Wadley Ave. and Godfrey St. and searched the vehicle, students and backpacks.
While police did not locate a weapon at this time, the student suspected of having a gun was taken into custody by police on a directive to apprehend.
After being taken into custody at a juvenile detention facility, the student was found to have a handgun in their possession.
The student is being processed by law enforcement.
Midland ISD has not confirmed at this time if the directive to apprehend is related to an incident that caused Legacy High to be put on hold towards the beginning of February. This incident resulted in a directive being issued for a student who was rumored to have a gun on campus prior.
At this time the student has not been identified and MISD has not disclosed what charges will be filed against the student.
You can read the full statement from MISD below:
This morning, a Legacy Freshman High School student was found to be in possession of a firearm off-campus after they were apprehended for a separate reason.
Midland ISD Police received a tip this morning that an LFHS student possibly had a handgun while riding the bus. The bus was stopped in the area of Wadley Avenue and Godfrey Street while MISD Police searched the bus, backpacks and students. Police were unable to locate a weapon.
The student suspected of having the gun was taken into custody by police for a separate reason on a directive to apprehend.
While in custody at a juvenile detention facility, the student was found to have a handgun in their possession. Law enforcement is currently processing this student.
Weapons are strictly prohibited on school property and at school events. This includes bringing a weapon onto the bus. Possession of a weapon carries serious legal consequences.
The safety and security of our students is our utmost priority. We encourage parents to talk with their child about what to do if they suspect a student or anyone else has a weapon on the bus, at school or at a school event. Students are encouraged to tell an adult immediately. They can also submit tips anonymously at anonymousalerts.com/midlandisd or www.midlandcrimestoppers.com or by calling 432-694-8477.