ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg teen was arrested Wednesday after bringing a gun to MycroSchool Pinellas Charter High School, police said.
The 17-year-old was arrested after a safety officer discovered the handgun in his locker, the department said in a news release.
Police said they were notified after the gun was discovered and no threats were made to the school or other students.
The teen faces charges of possession of a weapon on school property and possession of a firearm by a person under 18.
"The St. Petersburg Police makes the safety of students a top priority and any weapon on campus, or other threat to school safety, is thoroughly investigated," police said.
Last week, another St. Petersburg teen was arrested for allegedly bringing a gun to school.
The ninth grader from Gibbs High School was arrested and charged after uploading a picture to social media with him holding a gun inside the school's bathroom, the department said.
Police said a teacher reported the 15-year-old after seeing the image.
"He did not make any threats against anyone or against the school in the post," the department wrote in a statement.
The teen is being charged with possession of a weapon on school property, which is a felony.