DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A 16-year-old former Mainland High School student was arrested today after being found with a loaded gun.
According to the Daytona Beach Police Department, on April 23, 2026, the former student was seen on campus attempting to re-enroll after being removed from Mainland High due to a marijuana possession and vehicle burglary charge on February 18, 2026.
When a School Resource Officer approached the student, he fled the school.
The school staff was told to notify the administration if the student ever returned to campus.
The former student returned on Wednesday morning and was met by the school’s Assistant principal, an armed guardian, and the SRO.
While the former student was being accompanied by staff, district personnel identified that he had an open warrant for running away.
The SRO searched the student and found a loaded firearm and two loaded magazines, and he was taken into custody.
Mainland High School never went on lockdown, and no injuries were reported.
The teen is being charged with possession of a firearm by a juvenile, possession of a firearm on school property, and possession of ammunition on school property.
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