City of Sparta Police Department was dispatched to Meadowview Middle School for a report of a weapons violation.
According to the press release, school staff received a tip that a student brought a BB-gun to school. Acting swiftly on the tip, the BB gun was located in a locker. It was determined during the investigation that two students had made prior arrangements to exchange the item at school, in payment for an xbox gaming system.
At some point during the morning, the students made the exchange and the BB gun was seen by other students, who believed it looked like a Glock 19 firearm.
Officers say no threat was made to students or staff.
The 13 and 14 year old students who were released to their parents will be referred to juvenile court for possession of a dangerous weapon on school property.
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