State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Robert M. Coupe

DSP News Release: 16-Year Old Cape Henlopen High School Student Arrested

 

Location: Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Cape, Lewes, DE

 

Date of Occurrence: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at approximately 2:30 pm

 

Suspect(s): 16-year old male student

 

Resume: On Tuesday, October 13th, 2009, the Delaware State Police and officials at Cape Henlopen High School investigated an incident involving a 16-year old student who was in possession of a martial arts star. 

 

The investigation revealed that the high school student threw the martial arts star past two 16-year old female students striking a wooden cabinet.  The incident occurred in a classroom setting.  The victims did not sustain any injury.

 

The 16-year old student was taken into custody without incident and charged with the following misdemeanor crimes:

  • Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School Zone
  • A Person Shall Not Deal with a Martial Arts Throwing Star
  • Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon/Instrument
  • 2-Counts of 2nd Degree Reckless Endangering

A family member responded to the school and took custody of the 16-year old party pending his appearance for arraignment in Sussex County Family Court.  The student is presently suspended from the school pending a review with disciplinary consequences along with restitution.

 

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Note:  Please contact T.S. Buckmaster at the District Office (302-645-6686) directly for questions pertaining to the student’s status.  Additionally, no photograph or additional identity information will be released due to the student’s age.

 

 

 

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