SUTTER CREEK — A 15-year-old Amador High School student brought a loaded handgun onto the school bus and to school on Monday, May 20.
That night, a report came in to the Sutter Creek Police Department about the incident. Officers and deputies investigated and went to the student’s home.
In the home, they discovered a loaded .45 caliber handgun. It did not belong to anybody in the family.
Authorities took the student into custody on charges related to possession of a firearm and having a firearm on school grounds.
No other charges, such as threats, are a part of this case.
“The Sutter Creek Police Department would like to thank the leadership team of Amador High School for their dedication and willingness to assist in this investigation, and the Amador Sheriff’s Department for their immediate response, partnership and expertise.”
