Teen Snapchats Guns, Gets Arrested

A Barrington High School girl has been charged with disorderly conduct after she allegedly posted a Snaptchat message showing two guns and a caption “Can I bring these to school tomorrow?”

Barrington Police Chief John LaCross said that the girl, 16, was remorseful after police questioned her about the post and said it was just a joke.

Police said another student saw the message and notified school officials, who contacted police.

Barrington High School Superintendent Michael Messore told ABC6 that it didn’t take long for school and police authorities to conclude that there was never any threat. He also said the student who reported the Snapchat posting should be commended.

“I can’t stress enough how important it is no matter how large or small an incident maybe to go to a trusted adult in the building,” the superintendent said.