Guns found in Sandpoint High School student's vehicle

SANDPOINT — After a Sandpoint High School student alerted district staff, school security officers recovered two firearms from another student’s vehicle Tuesday. 

The officers and school administrators questioned the student in possession of the guns and determined that there was no malicious intent or threat to students or staff. The weapons were confiscated and turned over to Sandpoint Police Department.

The student was suspended from school; the results of an investigation will determine if further disciplinary action or criminal charges will be brought against the student. 

Questions can be directed to LPOSD's community liaison at 208-263-2184 ext. 1027 or darren.svan@lposd.org.