Police: Student arrested for bringing gun to

By Jeff Bonty
jbonty@daily-journal.com

MANTENO — A student told police he brought a gun to school as part of a bet, according to Manteno police.

Now, after police say they found the gun in his locker Tuesday at Manteno High School, the 16-year-old is facing charges.

In a post on the school district’s Facebook page, Superintendent Lisa M. Harrod said, “At approximately 5:30 [p.m.], we received word that there was discussion on social media regarding a student bringing a weapon to school. Upon receiving this information, the administration immediately began an ...

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Jeff Bonty