Teen Charged with Bringing Gun to Newark HS School Event

Teen charged with bringing gun to Newark HS school event

A gun was found in a student's backpack during an event at Newark High School last week, and a student who gave the bag to another student is facing charges.

Teen charged with bringing loaded gun to Newark High School sporting event

A Newark High School student is facing charges for allegedly bringing a loaded handgun into an after-school sporting event.

Loaded Gun Discovered at Newark High Event Triggers Juvenile Arrest

NEWARK, DE — Newark police say a loaded firearm was discovered during a routine security screening at a high school sporting event last week, leading to the arrest of a juvenile male following an investigation that unfolded on campus and in the surrounding community. According to the Newark Police Department, the incident occurred on January 21, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., when the department’s School Resource Officer was notified that a C…

Newark Police Arrest Juvenile When Loaded Firearm Was Recovered at School Event

On January 21, 2026, at approximately 3:30 PM, the Newark Police Department’s School Resource Officer (SRO) was notified that a Christina School District Constable had recovered a loaded firearm during a mandatory security screening for entry into a school sporting event at Newark High School. The SRO responded and took custody of the firearm. A…