SMITHFIELD, Va. — A student was arrested after a loaded firearm was found in their backpack Monday morning, according to a press release from the Isle of Wight County Sheriff's office.
The firearm was recovered without incident during the school day and there is no ongoing threat to students, staff or the community, according to the release.
Disciplinary and criminal proceedings were underway, the sheriff's office said.
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