Wilkes-Barre CTC student arrested, allegedly found with gun

Vivian Muniz
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PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials report a student of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center was arrested after being found with a gun on school property.

Dr. Anthony Guariglia, Director of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center (CTC) tells 28/22 News a student was found with a gun while entering the school Wednesday morning.

Dr.Guariglia said around 8:00 a.m. students were entering Wilkes-Barre CTC through metal detectors when the machine beeped for one male student.

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The security guard pulled the student aside and the X-ray machine showed what looked like the handle of a weapon. Officials stated a gun was located inside the student’s bag.

Police arrested the student without any problems.

Dr.Guariglia said it was unclear what the student’s intentions were. He has been charged with numerous firearm and public safety violations.

Students and staff were locked down during an initial sweep of the school and afterward, all were dismissed early.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Lt. Richard Lussi or Sgt. Michael Smith at (570) 829-3432 or 911.

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