The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested a 16-year-old Hammond male teenager for bringing a gun and drugs to school.
On Monday (October 27, 2025), 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.
The teen 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.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
As a reminder, you can share information about crimes, suspicious, or even concerning activities, in our schools through Crime Stoppers 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.
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