The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said the student faces a misdemeanor charge of disrupting a school function.
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — A student at Clay High School was arrested Friday after arriving on campus dressed in what the Clay County Sheriff’s Office described as “commando-style” gear.
According to the sheriff’s office, the student was wearing camouflage, a tactical vest, a ballistic helmet and a radio. A staff member who could not determine whether the individual was a student reportedly saw them turn around and leave school property.
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Clay High School was subsequently placed on lockdown as deputies searched for the student. The student was later found off campus. After an interview, they were arrested and charged with misdemeanor disruption of a school function.
“The Clay County Sheriff’s Office takes all threats involving our schools extremely seriously, and we appreciate the coordination with Clay County District Schools to ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff,” the agency said. “Protecting our students and providing a safe, secure environment for learning will always be our top priority.”