Student Faces Charge After Bringing Weapon To School: Police

MONTGOMERY, IL — A juvenile faces charges after police say they brought a lookalike weapon to a local elementary school, Montgomery police said.

Police said they responded to a report that a student was in unauthorized possession of a weapon on school grounds on Tuesday at Lakewood Creek Elementary School, 2301 Lakewood Creek Drive in Montgomery.

School administration determined the student brought a "look-alike BB gun" to school and was showing it to classmates. The weapon was recovered without incident, according to police.

"Due to the serious nature of the offense, appropriate juvenile charges were filed with the Kendall County State's Attorney’s Office," police said in a statement. "The student was released to the custody of their parent/guardian, and the case has been referred to the juvenile court system."

Weapons of any kind are prohibited on school grounds, police said.

"The safety of our students and school staff is our highest priority," Police Chief Phil Smith said in a release. "We commend the school staff and administrators for their immediate response and cooperation."

The police department and school district urge all parents and guardians to have age-appropriate conversations with their children about what is appropriate to bring to school, and to report it anytime they see, hear, or read something concerning.