Carencro police successfully intercept a former student, Antonio Prejean, attempting to bring a semi-automatic handgun into a high school football game on October 30. Prejean, 18, set off an alarm at a metal detector, prompting a swift response from a school resource officer, who discovered the weapon and ammunition hidden on him.
The police department had heightened security at the event, deploying 19 officers due to previous issues at other games. The arrest underscores the effectiveness of recent safety measures funded by a new school system property tax, which ensures the presence of resource officers on campuses and aims to enhance student safety. Chief David Anderson confirmed that their timely action likely prevented a potentially dangerous situation at the game.
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