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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Robert M. Coupe |
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DSP News Release: 16-Year Old Student Arrested with a Knife in Backpack
Location: Caesar Rodney High School, 239 North Old Road, Camden
Date of Occurrence: Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 11 am
Suspect(s): 16-Year Old Female Student
Resume: On Thursday, October 15th, 2009, the Delaware State School Resource Officer assigned to Caesar Rodney High School investigated an incident involving a 16-year old student in possession of a knife.
The investigation revealed that the student was in possession of a knife, measuring approximately eight inches from the handle to tip of the blade. The blade itself was measured at 4.5-inches. The knife was being maintained by the student in her backpack.
The female student was taken into custody without incident and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 3 where she was formally charged with two felonies:
The student was released to a family member who responded to Troop 3 pending her appearance for arraignment in Kent County Family Court. The student is presently suspended from school pending a review from the school with disciplinary consequences.
Note: Due to the student’s age, no photograph or additional personal information will be made available. Questions concerning the status of the student can be directed to the Caesar Rodney High School at (302) 697-2161.
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