US EditionStudent Allegedly Brings Loaded Gun to Schenectady HS
- On June 13, 2025, police detained an 18-year-old student at Schenectady High School after metal detectors revealed a loaded handgun in their bag at the school entrance.
- The discovery followed reports of a possible handgun near the school, prompting immediate police response and a brief safety hold that kept students and staff in place until resolved.
- Community Engagement Officers intervened quickly to confiscate the weapon, the school district sent letters to parents, and officials stressed ongoing cooperation with the active investigation while no injuries occurred.
- District officials stated, "Safety is always our top priority," and Headteacher Julie-Anne Palfrey noted most students attended school, with parents expressing gratitude for the swift lockdown.
- The incident led to charges of criminal weapon possession against the student, underscoring continued focus on school safety and the importance of reporting suspicious behavior to trusted adults.
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18-year-old who was arrested for allegedly bringing gun to school, bonded out of jail
18-year-old Lara Lapoint who was arrested Friday for allegedly bringing a gun to Schenectady High School has been bonded out of jail. The Schenectady County Sherrif's Office said Lapoint was arraigned and then released Saturday on a 50-thousand-dollar bond.
Student allegedly brings loaded gun to Schenectady HS
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department arrested an 18-year-old Schenectady High School student on Friday afternoon, who allegedly brought a weapon to school. Law enforcement said Laura Lapoint, of Schenectady, is charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Polic…
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