Vandalism at Columbus East High School has now led to three teens arrest on firearm charges.
Columbus Police Department is reporting that two windows were damaged at about 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning at the school. Video caught images of the juveniles in the act and Columbus police detectives and school resource officers identified the three.
They were also tied to a gun stolen from a vehicle around the same time near the school. Officers determined that the teens fired the weapon inside of Garland Brook Cemetery.
A 14-year-old, and two 16-year-olds were arrested on charges including:
- 14 year-old: Theft of a Firearm, Possession of a Handgun on School Property, Criminal Recklessness with a Firearm, Unlawful Entry of a Vehicle, Criminal Mischief .
- 16 year-old #1 : Theft of a Firearm, Possession of a Handgun on School Property, Criminal Recklessness with a Firearm, Unlawful Entry of a Vehicle, Criminal Mischief .
- 16 year-old #2: Possession of a Handgun without a License, Theft of a Handgun
They were taken to the Bartholomew County Youth Services Center.
The stolen handgun was recovered from the dumpster at an apartment complex near the school.