Pender County teen accused of bringing gun, drugs to school

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A 17-year-old Pender County student is accused of bringing a gun and drugs to school.

The sheriff’s office said the teen was charged following an investigation regarding a possible narcotics violation on the campus of Heide Trask High School.

The teen was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of Handgun by a Minor
• Carry a Concealed Weapon
• Possession of Firearm on School Grounds
• Altering of a Firearms Serial Number
• Possession of a Firearm with an Altered Serial Number
• Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver within 1000 feet of School
• Possession Marijuana Paraphernalia