A college student in Florida was apprehended after authorities discovered he had arranged for the delivery of 1,500 rounds of ammunition to his dormitory. This prompted an investigation that uncovered an AR-15 rifle hidden under his bed.

Constantine Demetriades, 21, a senior at Rollins College, was taken into custody Wednesday after campus officials intercepted a suspicious shipment – 1,500 rounds of 9mm ammunition sent directly to his dorm room, according to WKMG News 6.

The discovery of the ammunition package triggered an immediate investigation, which revealed a semi-automatic weapon stored in an “unsecured black carrying case” beneath the student’s bed.

According to charging documents, police also uncovered six magazines—one loaded and five empty—along with a tactical vest, several knives, a black security vest, ear protection gear, and a pistol storage case.

The student, identified as Demetriades, claimed he had no malicious intentions, explaining to officers that his interest in firearms was purely recreational and noting his previous experience as an armed security guard at various nightclubs in Orlando.

Despite his explanations, the senior student was taken into custody and charged with the illegal possession of a firearm on school premises.

‘We quickly identified and contacted the student, who cooperated fully with College officials and local law enforcement as we investigated the matter further,’ the liberal arts college said in a statement to Fox 35 News.

‘The student was arrested and is not permitted to be on campus while we proceed with the student conduct process,’ they added.

Constantine Demetriades (pictured), 21, a senior at Rollins College in Florida, was busted by authorities on Wednesday after school officials found he had 1,500 rounds of ammunition delivered to his dorm

The package set off an investigation that led authorities to a semi-automatic firearm tucked beneath his dormitory bed in an ‘unsecured black carrying case’

Police also found six magazines – one loaded and five empty – along with a tactical vest, several knives, a black security vest, ear protection and a pistol storage case

The probe into Demetriades was launched after campus officials flagged a sizable online ammunition shipment, addressed to him, that arrived at his dorm in Rollins College (pictured)

He made a court appearance on Thursday, during which a judge determined he qualified for pretrial release. 

‘I’m happy they found it because I’ve seen him around campus,’ one student told WKMG. 

‘If they didn’t do anything about it, personally, I fear for my safety if that wasn’t resolved,’ she added.

The probe into Demetriades was launched after campus officials flagged a sizable online ammunition shipment, addressed to him, that arrived at Rollins College.

Winter Park police were quickly notified, triggering a search of his private dorm room – even though he shared the unit with three other students. 

Inside the dorm, investigators discovered the stash of weapons – among them an unloaded AR-15 tucked inconspicuously beneath the left side of his bed, according to the arrest report.

The school’s website makes it clear: ‘any substance or device identified as a weapon’ is banned on campus, including residence halls. 

Demetriades allegedly admitted to police that he understood weapons were forbidden on campus but insisted he ‘was not under the impression’ that possessing ammunition was illegal, according to the police report obtained by Fox 35.

Demetriades insisted he meant no harm by bringing it to campus, telling officers he ‘likes to shoot as a hobby’ and pointing out that he once worked ‘armed security’ at various Orlando nightclubs

One student (pictured) told WKMG News that she was grateful for the swift investigation, adding that she feared for her safety if that wasn’t resolved

Demetriades stressed during the investigation that he never brings the weapon to school – claiming he did so only once – and typically keeps it safely at a friend’s house nearby

The senior was arrested and charged with possessing a firearm on school grounds, but a judge determined he qualified for pretrial release the following day

The senior, a rowing team member, told investigators he only had the firearm because he had brought it back from New Jersey for Thanksgiving. 

He said that he returned to campus with the rifle Tuesday, claiming he was rushed for a morning school presentation. 

However, Demetriades stressed during the investigation that he never brings the weapon to school – claiming he did so only once before – and typically keeps it safely at a friend’s house nearby. 

He maintained that he possesses a valid New Jersey concealed carry permit, though claimed to not realize it was invalid in Florida. 

Campus policy warns that anyone found with a firearm on school grounds faces ‘immediate dismissal,’ underscoring that weapons are banned ‘at any time,’ no matter the license. 

Demetriades was arrested without incident, booked into Orange County Jail and charged with possession of a firearm on school property – a third-degree felony.

He walked free on pretrial exemption without bond by the following day, though when he must return to court remains unclear. 

Demetriades has been on the school’s rowing team since 2022–23, but the team has not yet commented on his current status, according to the Orlando Sentinel. 

According to the student-athlete handbook, felony charges against athletes result in ‘suspension from athletics practice and playing privilege until the issue is resolved.’