NEWARK, DE — Delaware State Police arrested three Glasgow High School students Wednesday morning after a reported struggle with a school resource officer led to the discovery of a loaded handgun inside a student’s backpack, according to information released by the department.
Police say the incident began on December 3 at approximately 9:19 a.m., when staff alerted the school resource officer at Glasgow High School, located at 1901 South College Avenue, that a 15-year-old, a 17-year-old, and 18-year-old Troy Alston had been overheard referencing a “trap,” a slang term often used to describe a handgun. The students were escorted to the office for further inquiry.
According to investigators, the 15-year-old fled into the hallway when approached by the SRO, prompting a struggle. During the encounter, the 17-year-old and Alston allegedly grabbed the officer in an attempt to interfere with the arrest. All three were ultimately taken into custody without additional incident. No staff or students were injured.
A subsequent search of the 15-year-old’s backpack led to the recovery of a loaded .40-caliber handgun, which police say was reported stolen to the New Castle City Police Department.
The 15-year-old from Newark was transported to Troop 2 and charged with possession of a firearm by a person under 21, possession of ammunition by a person under 21, possession of a firearm in a safe school zone, carrying a concealed firearm, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, receiving a stolen firearm, and resisting arrest. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to a Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families facility on $117,000 cash bond.
Alston, of Bear, was charged with hindering prosecution, second-degree conspiracy, and offensive touching of a law enforcement officer. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on a $5,000 secured bond.
The 17-year-old from Newark was charged with hindering prosecution, second-degree conspiracy, and offensive touching of a law enforcement officer. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released to his legal guardians.
All individuals charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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