Student Arrested for Bringing Gun, Drugs to School
HAMMOND(October 27, 2025)- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested a Hammond teenager for bringing a gun and drugs to school.
The 16-year-old male has been booked into the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center on one count each of Carrying of a Firearm by a Student on School Property, Possession of Marijuana, Firearm-free Zone, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance in a Drug Free Zone.
On Monday, October 27, TPSO School Resource Officers (SROs) at Hammond High School were made aware that a student suspected of being under the influence of drugs was found to not only have marijuana, THC and a vape in his school bag, but also a handgun which was later learned to be stolen. The student was immediately taken into custody and all illegal items removed from the school. The campus was placed on a brief lockdown during the investigation, but at no time were any students in danger.
As a reminder, you can share information about crimes, suspicious, or even concerning activities, in our schools through CrimeStoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! You can provide this information anonymously.
TPSO Public Information Office
Contact Information- pio@tpso.org
