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 studentโs backpack, they found a loaded handgun with no serial number, often referred to as a โghost gun.โ
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
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho โ A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Lukeโs Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police departmentโs public statement did not release the teenagerโs name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenagerโs parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.