Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

School Resource Officer Arrests Student with Stolen Handgun

Date Posted: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

Image of 40mm handgun, magazine and ammunition

The Delaware State Police have arrested a 15-year-old, 17-year-old, and Troy Alston, 18, all students at Glasgow High School in Newark, Delaware in connection with a gun investigation on Wednesday morning.

On December 3, 2025, at approximately 9:19 a.m., the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Glasgow High School, located at 1901 South College Avenue in Newark, was alerted by staff that a 15-year-old, 17-year-old and Alston were overheard talking about a “trap”, which is commonly known to law enforcement as a handgun. Due to these statements, the students were escorted to the office.

When the 15-year-old student was contacted by the SRO, he immediately fled into the hallway where a struggle ensued. The 17-year-old male student and Alston grabbed the SRO from behind, attempting to prevent the trooper from taking the 15-year-old into custody. All three students were subsequently taken into custody without further incident.

A search of the 15-year-old student’s backpack led to the discovery of a loaded .40 caliber handgun. A computer check revealed the gun had been reported stolen to the New Castle City Police Department. No students or staff were harmed.

The 15-year-old male student from Newark, Delaware, was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court No. 11 and committed to a Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families (DSCYF) facility in lieu of $117,000 cash bond.

Possession of a Firearm by Person Under 21 (Felony)
Possession of Ammunition by Person Under 21 (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm in a Safe School Zone (Felony)
Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
Resisting Arrest

Troy Alston Mugshot

Troy Alston from Bear, Delaware, was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $5,000 secured bond.

Hindering Prosecution (Felony)
Conspiracy 2nd (Felony)
Offensive Touching of a Law Enforcement Officer

The 17-year-old male student from Newark, Delaware was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2, and turned over to his legal guardians.