3/20/14 - Milford Police had to respond to a school bus on Monday after a Milford High School student brought a BB gun on board. The situation started after the bus dropped off a student after school. That student informed his father that another student had a gun on the bus, and the father then called in to report the weapon to the districtâs transportation department and the police, according to the Milford Times. The bus driver was notified and pretended to have mechanical trouble, stopping the bus on the side of the road. Police approached the bus, staying close to the sides to remain unseen by the students. They boarded the bus through the back door and ordered the students to put their hands in the air, which they did. Police demanded to know who had the gun, at which time the student came forward and informed them that it was only a BB gun. He said he had spent the previous night at a friendâs house and brought the BB gun in case of intruders. Police verified that it was not loaded. The boy was taken into custody and eventually released to his parents. The student is now suspended, and it will be up to the prosecutorâs office to determine if any charges should be filed. Reports indicate he did not brandish or threaten anyone with the item. Police Chief Tom Lindberg says the reaction to the incident was exactly what would be needed in case of a real threat. (TD)
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