Full Notification

On Friday, November 15, 2019, a community member alerted Antelope Valley High School campus security that a student was possibly possessing a weapon on school grounds. School security immediately notified the School Resource Deputy assigned to Antelope Valley High School and after conducting an investigation, the school resource deputy found a 15 year old male student in possession of a handgun.

The student stated he had brought the gun to school for protection. The student was arrested for being in possession of a firearm on school grounds. He will be transported to Eastlake Juvenile Hall with no bail.

At this time there is no indication the student had any plans to harm himself or any other student.

Students are reminded that bringing any weapon on campus is not only a violation of school policy, but also against the law.
Parents, please talk to your students about the dangers of possessing weapons. Should your child feel unsafe or have any issues that are causing them to feel the need to protect themselves, school counselors, administrators and school resource deputies are all available to help resolve those issues.

We thank the community member that came forward this morning. It is through vital partnerships such as this that allow us to keep our communities and schools safe. As always, Lancaster Sheriff’s Station continues to work hand in hand with parents, students and faculty to ensure our schools are a safe place for all of our students to learn. Don’t assume someone else will do something about it.

If you see something, say something!

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lancaster Station at (661) 948-8466. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP, “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Lancaster Sheriff’s Station polices the City of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, and the unincorporated communities of Antelope Acres, Lake Los Angeles, and Quartz Hill in the Antelope Valley.
 
 
Ali Villalobos Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department | Lancaster Sheriff’s Station
501 W Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534
Station (661) 948-8466 | Desk (661) 524-2154
Website: http://www.Lancaster.lasd.org
LASD Text & Email Register at http://www.Nixle.com :
http://nixle.com/lasd---lancaster-station-los-angeles-county-sheriff/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterSheriffsStation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LANLASD
Instagram: @lanlasd | Facebook: http://facebook.com/lasdAli