A student at Southern Lee High School was arrested Wednesday after authorities located a handgun in his vehicle.
Pierce Kole Love, 18, of 82 Farm House Lane in Sanford, faces charges of possessing a firearm on school grounds, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities found the gun in Love’s care “after receiving an anonymous tip.” Love was also apparently found in possession of a pocket knife, and also faces a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana.
“No threats of violence were ever made and no students were ever in danger at the school,” stated a press release from the Sheriff’s Office.
It’s the second time in as many months that the school has dealt with a situation involving a gun. A 17-year-old student was charged in January with communicating a mass threat after allegedly posting a photo of two handguns and the phrase “don’t come to school tomorrow” on Snapchat.
Sources told The Rant Wednesday that a robocall from the school went out letting parents know about the incident. Love was placed in the Lee County Jail under $5,000 secured bond.
I received no robocall or any call from the school. I have a ninth grader that attends Southern Lee. I understand that it was handled but parents should have been notified . I saw this on the news tonight and then through your post.
I received a call about 3:45-4:00
I also
Have a 9th grader at the school! Maybe call the school and make sure your number is updated in their system cause I would
Have absolutely also been upset if I had to find this out on the news.
Kids need better counseling in the US. Parents of these young adults should be able to spot signs of trouble and have a plan of action
#Merica Happily I don’t have a daughter as he’ll end up married to one from Lee County. Any idea who radicalized this potential domestic terrorist?
Are you kidding me right now? He had no intent to hurt anyone. He is 18 and has a right to own a registered firearm like you “#Merican”’s seem to have such a problem with restricting the right’s TO own a firearm… wasn’t even on him. But he’s a “terrorist” right? What about your second amendment right, Merican? Do not be so ignorant to believe everything news outlets send out when you don’t know the entire story.
My family goes back to 1745 in the Pocket Creek Area.Ill bet it wasn’t too long ago that many boys had a shotgun hanging in a rear window mounted gun rack, so they could hunt after school and provide game for the family, and a pocket knife? To clean dirt from finger nails from working in the fields before school, and how else were you supposed to sharpen your pencil without getting up to use a pencil sharpener and interrupting the teacher? And of course, he’ll need the knife to skin the rabbit or squirrel before he goes home? How terrible that society has changed for the worse, (guilty of a crime that hasn’t happened) No longer innocent until proven guilty? Yes, he should have followed the rules. I see both sides😢
He should be searched before he enters any school. And should be on a strict probation.It may seem to hard for some people but if a gun is used it’s to late.
Responsibility for all students, and Staff belongs solely on the PRINCIPAL he or she should work to ensure the Safety of Everyone on Campus and should have Notify Parents by letter or phone call !!!!