Crime
16-Year-Old Elk Grove High School Student Arrested for Possession of Loaded, Unserialized Firearm
A 16-year-old student at Elk Grove High School was arrested on campus after authorities discovered a loaded, unserialized firearm in his possession.
The incident prompting a swift response from school officials and law enforcement.
At approximately 10:30 a.m., the Elk Grove Unified School District received reports suggesting that a student might have a firearm on school grounds.
Sacramento County Deputies and Elk Grove Police Officers, including School Resource Officers, were immediately dispatched to investigate the situation.
School staff escorted the student to the front office; however, he began resisting when officers attempted to place him in handcuffs. Following a brief struggle, officers successfully restrained the student and conducted a search of his belongings. Inside the student’s backpack, they found a loaded handgun with no serial number, often referred to as a “ghost gun.”
The student was arrested and transported to Juvenile Hall, where he faces multiple felony charges, including:
- Possession of a loaded firearm on school property
- Possession of an unserialized firearm
- Resisting arrest
The Elk Grove Unified School District emphasized its commitment to maintaining a safe environment for all students and staff. In a statement, they urged parents and students to report any concerning behavior or threats to school administrators or law enforcement immediately.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident to determine how the student obtained the firearm and whether additional safety measures are necessary.
This incident highlights the importance of vigilance and reporting potential threats to ensure the safety of educational environments. Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss the dangers of firearms with their children and to monitor their activities closely.
Anyone with additional information about this case is urged to contact the Elk Grove Police Department.
Crime
Former Texas Worship Minister and Christian Musician Jon Sheptock Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A married Christian musician and former worship minister who once performed at a rally for former President Donald Trump has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges, authorities confirmed.
According to officials, Jon Sheptock, a former minister at First Montgomery Baptist Church, was taken into custody on September 26 by detectives from the Montgomery County Constable’s Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit.
He faces charges of possession and production of child pornography following a detailed investigation into allegations of long-term misconduct.
The arrest was based on testimony from a woman who alleged that Sheptock stole a photograph of her approximately nine years ago, when she was 17 years old.
The victim told investigators that after sending her the image, Sheptock demanded explicit photographs and later sent her a video depicting a violent assault, warning that he “did not want that to happen to her.”
Court records further indicate that Sheptock showed the victim nude images of both adults and minors on his computer.
Investigators allege that the misconduct continued as recently as October 2023, when Sheptock reportedly sent a text message to the victim containing a nude image of young girls.
Before his arrest, Sheptock was widely known as a Christian recording artist and motivational speaker.
His now-deleted website biography stated that he was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other, yet went on to describe himself as a “thriving Christian recording artist and speaker.” He has been married for 26 years and is the father of three daughters.
In a public statement, First Montgomery Baptist Church confirmed that Sheptock was immediately removed from all ministry responsibilities following his arrest.
The church emphasized that Sheptock did not hold any position involving direct contact with children, and there is no indication that minors associated with the church were involved or affected.
Sheptock gained wider public attention in January 2022, when he performed the national anthem at a rally for then-President Donald Trump, according to The Independent.
If convicted, Sheptock faces a potential prison sentence ranging from two to twenty years.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact the Montgomery County Constable’s Office Human Traffic.