Hollister police have arrested two San Benito High School
students alleging they were in possession of explosives and a knife
and that the boys, ages 14 and 15, may have been planning an attack
on the campus. Police arrested the two students Monday after a
”
concerned classmate
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reported to the school that the 14-year-old had been in
possession of explosive powder and a weapon on campus, according to
a press release from the police department.
Hollister police have arrested two San Benito High School students alleging they were in possession of explosives and a knife and that the boys, ages 14 and 15, may have been planning an attack on the campus.
Police arrested the two students Monday after a “concerned classmate” reported to the school that the 14-year-old had been in possession of explosive powder and a weapon on campus, according to a press release from the police department.
After the responding officer Carlos Rodriguez confirmed the student had the items, detectives Don Pershall and Don Anderson, and Sgt. Dan Winn, determined the student also had diagrams for making bombs, a list of equipment to obtain such as firearms and ammunition and other writings, according to the press release.
The 15-year-old student was linked to the scenario and the weapons and explosives, the police statement notes.
Both were booked into San Benito County Juvenile Hall with recommended charges alleging conpiracy and possession of weapons and explosive powder.
Police spokesman Sgt. David Westrick declined to comment on how explicit the boys’ plans for an attack may have been.
“That’s actually part of the investigation,” Westrick said. “It’s a crucial part of the investigation.”
Westrick said it’s the first incident in recent years at San Benito High School involving such detailed plans for an attack.
The press release also notes how the parents and guardians of the two students were cooperative during the investigation and expressed great concern when they realized the boys were involved in the suspected activity.
“It was a good job by the high school staff and the responding officers,” Westrick said.
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